Necklace, Squash Blossom, Turquoise, 1943 Mercury Dimes, Cast Naja, Hallmark, Vintage Estate,. 1942

A STATEMENT SQUASH WITH A SLEEK SILHOUETTE.

This rare vintage squash blossom necklace is a unique single strand of 50 large silver saucer beads, each crafted from a pair of annealed c. 1943 Mercury Dimes strung on a sterling silver woven chain. The central sand-casted silver naja pendant features a beautiful turquoise center stone set in a serrated bezel. One-of-a-kind collector!

Signed by the artist on verso of pendant with "KF"

Native American Jewelry From the Prominent Native American Art Collection of the Estate of Ora and Eleanor Eads, Nashville, TN

• artist: undetermined
• materials: sterling silver, 1943 Mercury Dimes, turquoise
• measurements: 21" long
• naja: 2" x 2 1/2"
• weight: 284 grams
• closure: hook & eye
• bolo: unmarked tension clamp
• nice vintage condition
• stone is secure in its setting
• hairline fracture
• silver has a nice patina
• style: JN1942