Rare Turquoise & Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace. Vintage FM Begay
Rare AAA Turquoise & Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace. Vintage FM Begay, Circa 1970s. Recently acquired through a dear friends estate, this is a Vintage (Circa 1970s) Zuni Petit Point Turquoise & Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace, finely crafted, by the renowned Native American silversmith Frances Begay. FM Begay is known for her intricate and detailed petit point stone setting techniques, and those skills truly take centerstage here. This piece features a Naja pendant with pear-shaped turquoise cabochons, accented by lasso motif trimming. Each side of the necklace is adorned with six lobed Squash Blossom motifstwelve in totalwith the center petal of each blossom bejeweled with a single turquoise stone, then further ornamented with arrays of expertly clustered pear-shaped turquoise cabochons. The necklace is stamped with F. BEGAY on the back, and 24 1/4 inches in length from clasp to clasp. There are twelve 1 3/4 inch blossoms, and the middle Naja that measures 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. This stunning piece is completed with two rows of sterling silver bench beads and a hook and eye clasp. Begay crafted this Squash Blossom Necklace in the 1970s and it has aged wonderfully. The turquoise is a beautiful blue-green color, with tones varying from dark to light. The silver is thick and very sturdy, with intricate ornamental details and a light patina, which gracefully hints at its vintage pedigree. Set with a total of 229 hand-cut natural turquoise cabochons, the crowned double row Naja and its companion Squash Blossoms will add a surefire enhancement to nearly any outfit you wish to grace with this timeless piece of art. This Vintage Squash Blossom necklace is in excellent condition, however, as always, please review the pictures carefully for cosmetic purposes and preferences. Weight in grams and ounces: 162 grams (5.71 ounces). Length from clasp to clasp: 24 1/4 inches. Naja: 2 1/2 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches tall. Side blossoms: 1 3/4 inches wide by 7/8 inches tall. Turquoise & Sterling Silver. Hook and eye clasp. Item must be in the same condition as it was when sent. The item “Rare Turquoise & Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace. Vintage FM Begay” is in sale since Saturday, February 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “bpink23″ and is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Jewelry Type: Necklaces
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Featured Refinements: Squash Blossom Necklace
- Metal Purity: Not Applicable
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Artisan: Francis M. Begay