Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

American west sterling silver white mother of pearl black agate turquoise or red coral gemstone squash blossom statement necklace 16 19 inch 4 2 out of 5 stars 13 325 00 459 00.

Sleeping beauty turquoise squash blossom necklace.

The gems are twist wire wrapped and set in sterling. This heirloom quality squash blossom necklace is made with sleeping beauty turquoise which is one of the most recognizable of all north american turquoises. Sleeping beauty turquoise squash blossom necklace. 36 gloriously genuine round and pear shaped sleeping beauty turquoise cabochons prong set in an iconic squash blossom oxidized stations placed on single and double strand of highly polished silver beads.

What s not to love about this. Sleeping beauty turquoise is revered and highly sought after due to its pure sky blue color which shows very little to no veining or webbing. It is authentic vintage native american. Ending oct 11 at 5 37pm pdt 7d 18h.

Free shipping on many items. Sleeping beauty turquoise squash blossom this sleeping beauty turquoise squash blossom necklace by navajo bobby platero displays the natural sky blue color of these increasingly rare arizona stones. Be sure to message me if you would like any further information images or videos showing details of this. According to dubin the squash blossom necklace peaked in the early 1970s when the bohemian fashion trends of the time begat a turquoise craze.

This sleeping beauty turquoise squash blossom necklace by navajo sarah yazzie features the real deal ladies and the color is heavenly sky blue crafted in sterling the naja about 2 by 2 along with the 14 stations are strung on 5mm smooth desert pearl strands in a lighter design so you can it longer. Vintage jon mccray navajo kingman turquoise necklace squash blossom old pawn. Vintage sterling turquoise squash blossom. Also both the hopis and zunis have substituted other types of design for the squash blossom so that distinct tribal styles have evolved.

The length of this sleeping beauty turquoise squash blossom necklace is about 2 feet. There was a frenzy of buying turquoise in the 70s in the southwest and what was swept up in that were squash blossom necklaces that were heavily inlaid with turquoise she said. This is one of the most gorgeous vintage pieces i have found.