{"product_id":"early-1900s-old-pawn-squash-blossom","title":"Early 1900's Old Pawn Turquoise Squash Blossom","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA remarkable piece of early Southwestern jewelry, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eearly 1900s Old Pawn silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e carries the unmistakable character of a piece that has lived a life long before reaching us. From its beautifully aged silver to its collection of vibrant turquoise stones, every detail speaks to traditional hand craftsmanship and generations of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe necklace measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e22 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and weighs a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e113.64 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. A double strand of handmade silver beads supports ten individual squash blossoms, each centered with a natural turquoise cabochon. The stones display gorgeous variations of bright blue and blue-green with distinctive brown and earthy matrix, giving each blossom its own personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat makes the silverwork especially striking is the organic, almost botanical quality of the settings. Hand-worked leaf forms, twisted wire, scrollwork, silver drops, and flared blossoms surround the turquoise, creating considerably more movement and dimension than is found in many traditional squash blossom designs. The deep, naturally developed patina settles beautifully into these details and emphasizes the necklace’s age and handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt the center hangs an unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003enaja measuring approximately 2 inches tall by 3 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Five larger turquoise settings form its crescent silhouette, with an additional turquoise drop suspended from the center. The asymmetric shapes, individual matrix patterns, and old silver surface give the naja tremendous character without overwhelming the necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis piece is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eunstamped and unsigned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, consistent with many early examples of Southwestern and Native American silverwork. It is being offered as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOld Pawn necklace believed to date to the early 1900s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Without a maker’s mark or documented provenance, attribution to a specific artist or tribal silversmith cannot be made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEra: Believed to date to the early 1900s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStyle: Old Pawn squash blossom necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMetal: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStone: Natural turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength: Approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNaja: Approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e2” tall × 3” wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e113.64 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarkings: None \/ unstamped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaker: Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition: Antique condition with naturally developed patina, surface wear, stone variation, and handmade irregularities consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor the collector drawn to early pieces, this necklace has everything that cannot be recreated through modern production: irregular handwork, individually shaped turquoise, an aged silver surface and a design that feels distinctly personal to the silversmith who created it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMore than a century after it was believed to have been made, it remains an extraordinary piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ewearable Southwestern history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e—beautifully imperfect, unmistakably handmade, and completely one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mystic Visions Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47935189418162,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/5991\/4815\/files\/IMG_5361.jpg?v=1787505660","url":"https:\/\/mysticvisionsjewelry.com\/products\/early-1900s-old-pawn-squash-blossom","provider":"Mystic Visions Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}