Gasp! Bisbee Turquoise Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace

This is an impressive vintage Navajo turquoise silver squash blossom necklace. This fascinating necklace contains 13 outstanding dome shaped beautiful Bisbee turquoise stones that on average measure around 3/8" X 1/4". Each stone is wonderfully placed in a stunning teardrop shaped shadowbox setting. Resting at the bottom of the necklace is a superior handmade double silver shank naja pendant that measures around 2" X 2-1/4". Located on the naja pendant is one of the beautiful Bisbee turquoise stones along with accenting marvelous silver raindrops. This necklace consists of 12 fascinating silver squashes with a mind blowing plethora of handmade round silver beads running throughout the rest of the necklace with a traditional silver clasp. Bisbee turquoise is a highly prized and sought-after variety of turquoise that comes from the Bisbee copper mine in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. Turquoise is a blue-green mineral, and Bisbee turquoise is known for its vivid blue color with a hint of green, often considered as one of the finest-quality turquoise in the world.

The Bisbee mine was one of the most productive copper mines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was also a significant source of turquoise, which was found as a byproduct of copper mining. The turquoise from this mine is highly valued for its unique color, beauty, and rarity.

Bisbee turquoise has been used for various purposes, including in Native American jewelry and traditional craftsmanship, as well as in contemporary jewelry designs. Due to the limited availability of Bisbee turquoise today, it has become quite rare and expensive. Sterling silver. Cir. 1970's+. The length of the necklace measures around 30". Sturdy 140 grams.

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