Navajo Squash Blossom Necklaces
Perhaps the most recognizable of all Native American
jewelry pieces is the "Squash Blossom" necklace.
jewelry pieces is the "Squash Blossom" necklace.
Squash Blossom necklaces are common to many southwestern U.S. Native American tribes, but it can rightly be argued that the Navajo create and wear some of the finest examples to be found anywhere. Few photo essays or documentaries featuring the Navajo tribe, can be found that do not show Navajo women, men and even children proudly wearing their intricate turquoise squash blossom necklaces. This is probably due to several reasons. Over the millennium the Navajo have embraced a great appreciation for personal adornment. Also, they have a deep affinity to natural turquoise which for them is known as the "sky" stone due to it's various shades of blue. Navajo believe that turquoise is a protective talisman that brings both health and happiness. Finally the Navajo are renown as expert silversmiths. What better medium to display their turquoise than in a sterling silver necklace?
Fortunately, for the rest of us, Navajo jewelry artisans frequently craft their famous necklaces for sell through fine jewelers and in the shops and trading posts on or near their reservation in the four corners region of Arizona and New Mexico. One of the greatest pleasures of owning an authentic hand crafted Navajo squash blossom necklace is the looks of envy you will receive when wearing them, knowing that not only is it stunningly beautiful, but it is also a one of a kind work of art.
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This video by Dr. Mark Sublette - an expert on Southwestern Indian arts - discusses how to identify, date and price Squash Blossom necklaces.
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