Gilbert Nez Sterling Silver & Sonoran Gold Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
$5,995.00
Gilbert Nez Sterling Silver & Sonoran Gold Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Renowned Navajo silversmith Gilbert Nez offers this eponymous large size squash blossom design that emphasizes atypical colors and details with nostalgic sensibility. Through the incorporation of Sonoran Gold Turquoise and exquisite silver work, this beautiful squash blossom strikes the fine balance of elegance and unpredictability.
The necklace features a long sterling silver beaded strand, with 10 sterling silver squash blossoms each measuring 1-3/4″ long and adorned with a handcut Sonoran Gold turquoise cabochon. Each of the Turquoise gemstones are set in a smooth Sterling Silver bezel and surrounded by a traditional ropework design. The sterling naja measures 5-1/4″ x 4-3/4″ and is the gorgeous focal point of this statement piece. It is adorned with 8 handcut Sonoran Gold turquoise bezel set cabochons that are also surrounded by a traditional ropework design. The total length is 35-1/4″ and it weighs 513 grams.
This would make a perfect addition to your native American jewelry collection.
Artist: Gilbert Nez
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Gemstone: Kingman Turquoise
Necklace Length: 35-1/4″
Weight: 513 grams
Necklace Closure: Hook & Eye
Earring Closure: Fishhook
Condition: Brand New
