Squash Blossom Necklace Sterling Morenci Turquoise HANDMADE Very Rare, Pristine

SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE (although this does not have the typical “squash blossoms” it is considered that style/type of necklace by some collectors of this style of jewelry). The styling of this necklace is very rare. Hallmarked by artist: See photo for artist’s hallmark. 100% sterling silver thru-out the entire necklace. Ornate sterling silver handwork 100% HANDMADE. Please note: There is some tarnishing on the sterling which is to be expected on pre-owned sterling. Genuine NATURAL Turquoise from the MORENCI mine in Arizona. Absolutely GORGEOUS turquoise stones – intense brilliant MORENCI blue with interesting GLOWING MATRIX featuring silver iron pyrite (indigenous to MORENCI turquoise). This turquoise was mined back in the 1950’s when you could still get HIGH GEM QUALITY turquoise. 21 1/2 clasp to clasp. Suitable for most male/female necklines. TOTAL Lower Pendant – 6 1/4 (YES this is HUGE) – Measurement includes the top of the pendant to the bottom of the feathers. The “dangling” pendant = 4 1/4″ (as it “dangles from the pendant above it). The UPPER side pendants = 3 1/2 in length (including the dangling feathers). This is a big, bold, “showy” necklace around the neckline. M B – CARLTON. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “rustic-moon” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Color: Blue
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Ethnic Origin: NAVAJO Indian
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Brand: Native American
• Jewelry Type: Necklaces
• Type: Necklace
• Metal Purity: 925
• Style: Pendant
• Featured Refinements: Squash Blossom Necklace
• Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.