{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-navajo-sterling-squash-blossom-28-necklace-30s-native-american-silver-statement-necklace","title":"Vintage 1930s Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Statement Necklace 28\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by a Navajo artist in the 1930s, this stunning vintage squash blossom necklace is eye-catching. It is adorned with pomegranates, and a large sand-cast silver Naja, a signature element of traditional Navajo jewelry, commands attention with its striking size and intricate details. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSquash blossom necklaces originated in the late 19th century, inspired by the pomegranate flower motif brought to the Southwest by Spanish settlers. Adopted and adapted by Navajo silversmiths, these necklaces became iconic symbols of Native American artistry. They often featured turquoise and the crescent-shaped Naja as central elements, reflecting cultural significance and artistic innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo learn more about the history of Navajo jewelry, read our blog post \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegemmary.com\/blogs\/news\/the-history-of-navajo-jewelry-craft-symbolism-and-legacy\" title=\"Navajo blog post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe necklace is in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The surface of the silver shows fine lines and marks, which are typical of vintage jewelry. The silver has a dark patina layer that can be polished upon request, but should be left alone to add to the provenance. The necklace is not stamped or marked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe necklace is 28\" long, and the Naja is 2\" wide, 2-3\/4\" tall, and weighs 74.02 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gemmary, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51809782333803,"sku":"ET-1820182894","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/1214\/0395\/files\/il_fullxfull.6517413237_9zim.jpg?v=1738716400","url":"https:\/\/thegemmary.com\/es\/products\/vintage-1930s-navajo-sterling-squash-blossom-28-necklace-30s-native-american-silver-statement-necklace","provider":"The Gemmary, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}