Southwest Indian Jewelry Probably Diné of the Navajo Nation Necklaces

Silver Shadowbox Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace

Category: Necklaces
Origin: Probably Diné of the Navajo Nation
Medium: silver and turquoise
Size:
12” from clasp to the end of the naja (hanging length)
19-¼” from end-to-end
2” Height x 2” Width (naja)
Item # C4895ZE
Price: $1675

Stamped “STERLING NC” on the back of the naja. This Shadowbox Squash Blossom Necklace is a smaller but elegant take on the traditional Southwest design, offering a refined and lightweight alternative to its larger counterparts. Featuring recessed turquoise set in domed "shadowbox" settings, the necklace beautifully showcases the craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Navajo jewelry.

The piece includes 14 blossoms, 7 on each side, strung along a sturdy wire for durability. The blossoms are thoughtfully spaced along a sturdy double strand of polished silver beads, creating a classic and balanced design. The necklace is finished with a wire hook clasp for secure wear. At its centerpiece is a meticulously crafted naja, a crescent-shaped pendant symbolic in Navajo culture. The naja features one blossom centered within its design, surrounded by five shadowbox settings. It is intricately constructed from silver sheet and adorned with fine wirework, adding depth and elegance to the piece.

Stamped STERLING NC on the back of the naja.

Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Silver Shadowbox Squash Blossom Turquoise Necklace is from a client of Adobe Gallery

Recommended Reading: Navajo Jewelry: A Legacy of Silver and Stone by Lois Jacka

TAGS: Southwest Indian Jewelry, Navajo, necklace

Simple hoook and loop secures this necklace.

Close up view of the naja.

Jeweler Once Known

Category: Necklaces
Origin: Probably Diné of the Navajo Nation
Medium: silver and turquoise
Size:
12” from clasp to the end of the naja (hanging length)
19-¼” from end-to-end
2” Height x 2” Width (naja)
Item # C4895ZE
Price: $1675