Squash Blossom Necklace
This is an adaptation of the Naja set by the very artistic Zuni tribe. The Navajos who were the first to learn the art of silversmithing created Najas in silver.
Squash Blossom Necklace: A traditional piece of Navajo jewelry based on an old and favored Spanish-Mexican ornament which was actually not a squash, but a stylized version of the pomegranate.
NajaCrescent shaped pendant hanging from the end of a squash blossom necklace. The crescent "Najah" is believed to go back into Moorish designs. NavetteAn oval stone which is pointed at both ends.
Today, turquoise is prominently associated with Native American culture particularly Zuni bracelets, Navajo concha belts, squash blossom necklaces and thunderbird motifs.
From the Navajo word "Najahe", meaning "crescent": A crescent-shaped silver ornament believed to go back to Moorish designs that was originally a forehead pendant on horse bridles. It is now commonly found pendant from the bottom of a squash blossom ...
Instead, they used whatever they could find to make "poor man's squash blossom" necklaces. Old battery casings or 45 records became backings, while Bakelite, toothbrush handles, medicine bottles, and combs were transformed into decoration.
See Bolo, Chain, Choker, Collar, Diva Fashion, Fetish Necklace, Heishi, Hemp, Jocla, Lariat, Lavalier, Length, Matinee Length, Mourning Jewelry, Opera Length, Rivière, Sautoir, Squash Blossom Necklace, Y Necklace.
A crescent-shaped silver ornament believed to go back to Moorish designs that was originally a forehead pendant on horse bridles. It is now commonly found pendant from the bottom of a squash blossom necklace.
Generally made in silver, the necklace features fringes in the form of squash blossoms. The central form is an enlarged pendant, cross or coin. Often accented by turquoise or shell.
 See also: Gemstone, Jewelry, Necklace, Jewel, Silver
  
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