{"product_id":"necklace-squash-blossom-turquoise-exceptional-nacg-estate-vintage-60-3824","title":"Necklace, Squash Blossom, Turquoise, Exceptional, NACG, Estate, Vintage ‘60, 3824","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning statement squash for the true collector!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary creation is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace, hand-crafted by the Navajo Guild, circa 1960s. The necklace is a substantial double strand of desert pearls, adorned with 14 graduated blossoms each featuring a turquoise cabochon framed by scalloped sterling silver, finished with a traditional flute. The naja is a bold sterling silver tipped with tiny turquoise stones and finished with a matching blossom dangle in the center. It’s simply stunning, a timeless collector. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eartist bio \u0026amp; marks: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NACG was formed in 1941 under the auspices of the U.S. Government’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the Navajo Tribal Authority to help young Navajo silversmiths learn from the masters and thus to maintain the quality of classic Navajo silver work into succeeding generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guild's standards were exacting, and their instructors were among the most accomplished Navajo jewelers of the era, including the Guild’s first Director, the brilliant Navajo silversmith and jewelry teacher, Ambrose Roanhorse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual makers were not allowed to sign Navajo Guild pieces; they could only be marked with the official “Horned Sun” hallmark of the NACG and, often, the word \"NAVAJO\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver work of The Navajo Guild is characterized by its extremely high level of overall quality, use of classic Navajo silversmithing techniques and materials, clean, elegant, often modernist lines, restrained use of stamp, chisel, and file work and only the very occasional appearance of set stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best of the Navajo Guild’s silver work is some of the finest Navajo jewelry of the 20th century, and it is highly desirable and collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e9d1ee05-7fff-c9de-63b1-b425e4901125\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartist: Navajo Guild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaffiliation: likely Navajo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematerials: sterling silver, turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003emeasurements: length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24\", naja: 2 1\/2\" x 2 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweight: 267 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclosure: hook and eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enice vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estones are secure in their settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eabrasions and surface wear commensurate with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esilver has a nice patina with light oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight wear from use \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProvenance: Property from the personal collection of a long-time Alamo Heights, Texas antiques dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estyle: JN3824\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ein stock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll returns on jewelry are subject to exchange or store credit only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Double D Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Turquoise \/ N\/S","offer_id":42486342778942,"sku":"JN3824TurquoiseN\/S","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1289\/0349\/files\/JN3824_Necklace_SquashBlossom_Turquoise_Exceptional_NACG_Estate_Vintage_60_3824_0734.jpg?v=1779395440","url":"https:\/\/doubledranch.com\/products\/necklace-squash-blossom-turquoise-exceptional-nacg-estate-vintage-60-3824","provider":"Double D Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}