Day: February 21, 2021

Rare Vtg. Zuni FRANK DISHTA 1930’s-’40 Turquoise Silver SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE

Labor intensive, unique, and gorgeous. Outside of a museum, a book, or residing in a high profile collection, such a treasure is rarely available. Frank Dishta’s work is highly sought after by savvy collectors around the world. This wonderful Museum Quality squash blossom necklace is quite famous and very rare. Of 1930’s to 1940 vintage, created during the time Frank Dishta worked for famous trader C. Like a star sprinkled sky, a multitude of tiny turquoise gems form intricate clusters in imaginative configurations. Squash blossoms sit in high relief above double strands of lustrous sterling silver beads, creating added dimension. Fabulous geometric turquoise blossom clusters encircle and define the intricately fashioned Naja. Measurements: 24 from end to end. Naja: 2-5/16″ wide x 2″ long Squash Blossoms: 1″ Hanging length with Naja approximately 14″ Weight: 117 grams (4.11 ozs) This treasured estate piece has been well loved and cared for and is in excellent original condition. Guaranteed solid sterling silver. Frank Dishta did not sign his work. His original work is forever in demand and, when available, commands premium prices. Offered here at a minimal and very affordable price, far below a gallery price…. I add more fine vintage Native American jewelry during the week, so take a minute to see what’s new. Thanks for stopping by! Zuni FRANK DISHTA 1930’s-’40 Turquoise Silver SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE. Rare Vtg Zuni FRANK DISHTA 1930’s-’40 Turquoise Sterling Silver SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE. Frank Dishta is the innovator of flush inlay, which uses a heavier and higher solid silver setting, rather than traditional Zuni jewelry, with the thicker hand cut and deeply set turquoise being ground off flat and then highly polished, rather than using a dome stone in a thin bezel. Naja: 2-5/16″ wide x 2″ long Squash Blossoms: 1″ Hanging length with Naja approximately 14″ Weight: 117 grams (4.11 ozs). This treasured estate piece has been well loved and cared for and is in excellent original condition. Offered here at a minimal and very affordable price, far below a gallery price… Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Rare Vtg. Zuni FRANK DISHTA 1930’s-’40 Turquoise Silver SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE” is in sale since Friday, February 19, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “flax2goldvintage” and is located in Adams, Tennessee. This item can be shipped worldwide.