Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace with Morgan Dollars View Watchlist >
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Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace with Morgan Dollar Blossoms
Step into the living history of Navajo silversmithing with this magnificent squash blossom necklace — a piece that carries both the weight of silver and the weight of tradition.
Handcrafted in sterling silver, this necklace features 56 handmade beads, fashioned in the style of Mercury dimes, strung together on sturdy cotton cord with a traditional hook clasp. Suspended along the strand are six Morgan silver dollars, each coin selected not only for its silver purity but for its symbolism of enduring value. Dated from 1880 through 1891, these coins once circulated as part of America’s frontier economy, and here they are reborn as blossoms in Navajo jewelry art.
At the center hangs the powerful naja pendant — a crescent form that traces its lineage to Moorish Spain before being embraced by Navajo silversmiths in the late 19th century. This example is sand-cast and stamped with subtle design, set with a natural turquoise cabochon in a fine bezel. The stone, with its sky-blue color and matrix, stands as a symbol of protection, healing, and connection to the land.
With an overall length of 25 inches, a 3-inch naja, and weighing an impressive 476 grams, this necklace was meant not only to adorn but to declare presence. The patina that cloaks its silver tells of decades of careful keeping, carrying the authentic marks of time that collectors so deeply value.
Specifications
- Material: Sterling silver, natural turquoise
- Beads: 56 handmade beads, ~15.3 mm diameter (Mercury dime style)
- Blossoms: Six Morgan silver dollars, 1.48" (3.76 cm) diameter each
- Dates: 1891-O, 1881-O, 1880 (no mint), 1882-S, 1889 (no mint), 1888-O
- Naja: Sand-cast sterling silver, stamped, bezel-set turquoise
- Dimensions: 3" x 2.65" x 0.38" (7.62 cm x 6.73 cm x 0.96 cm)
- Stone: Natural turquoise cabochon, 17.85 mm x 14.18 mm
- Length: 25" (63.5 cm) overall with 3" drop
- Weight: 476 g (16.8 oz)
- Clasp: Traditional hook, strung on cotton
Condition
Good vintage condition with authentic patina. Coins and beads show natural wear consistent with age. Turquoise stone is secure in its bezel setting. Polishing has been left to the buyer’s discretion, preserving its original surface character.
Why Collectors Will Love It
This necklace embodies the Navajo tradition of transforming silver and turquoise into art that is both personal and powerful. The use of historic Morgan dollars roots it in the story of the American West, while the turquoise-set naja links it to centuries of cultural symbolism. It is not only jewelry, but a conversation piece, a wearable legacy, and a rare find for collectors of Native American artistry.
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