Pretty & dainty Sleeping Beauty Squash Blossom! Vintage Sterling and turquoise
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Here is a chance to get an authentic vintage sterling silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom at a mini price. 1.6 OZ (45.3 grams) of silver!
Key Features and Context
• Design Elements: The necklace is characterized by its large, round silver beads, a crescent-shaped central pendant called a naja, and several smaller decorative element: along the sides known as "blossoms".
• Symbolism: While the specific spiritual meaning varies, the naja is generally considered a symbol of protection, with origins in Moorish and Spanish cultures. The
"blossoms,"possibly inspired by Spanish
pomegranate designs, can represent abundance and fertility. The necklace as a whole often symbolizes wealth, status, and cultural identity.
• Authenticity and Value: Authentic vintage
Navajo squash blossom necklaces like the one pictured are highly collectible.
Authenticity and Value: Authentic vintage
Navajo squash blossom necklaces like the one pictured are highly collectible. Key indicators of authenticity include:
• Construction from genuine sterling silver (which is not magnetic).
• Handmade beads and bezels (the setting for the stones).
• A silversmith's "hallmark" or signature stamped on the back (though many pre-1970s pieces were unmarked).
• Estimated Value: The value of such a piece can range widely, typically from around $1,200 to over $4,000, depending on factors like age, weight, the quality of the turquoise, the artist's reputation, and provenance.
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