Sterling silver and turquoise Squash Blossom necklace with Naja pendant by Navajo artisan

This Squash Blossom necklace is a traditional Navajo piece featuring a distinctive crescent-shaped Naja pendant and multiple turquoise stones set in sterling silver. The design originated in the late 19th century when Navajo silversmiths began incorporating Spanish-Mexican influences with their own artistic traditions, creating this iconic southwestern jewelry style. The vibrant blue-green Turquoise with matrix patterns is likely from mines in the American Southwest. Squash Blossom necklaces hold significant cultural importance and are highly valued by collectors of Native American jewelry and enthusiasts of Southwestern art. The craftsmanship displayed in the silver bezel work, stamp decorations, and the arrangement of the turquoise stones makes this piece particularly desirable. Such necklaces are appreciated not only for their aesthetic beauty but also for their representation of Navajo silversmithing tradition and cultural heritage.