Necklace, Squash Blossom, Turquoise, Needlepoint, Zuni, Vintage Mid Century, 3729

TRADITIONAL STYLE WITH A TWIST

The squash blossom necklace has been showcased in many ways by giving the traditional style a little twist of creativity. This mid-century Zuni-inspired piece features a double strand of desert pearls with multiple unique cluster blossoms of needlepoint turquoise and drop details. The eye-catching illusion Naja is detailed with matching needlepoint turquoise and accompanied by sterling silver drops. Each curve that this necklace creates sends the eye in a different direction, which makes this piece truly eye-catching.

• affiliation: likely Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• dimensions: 18" long, naja is 3 3/8" x 3 1/8"
• weight: 143 grams
• nice vintage condition
  
• stones are secure in their settings
  
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• lobster claw closure was added at a later date
• light wear from use
• style: JN3729