{"product_id":"vintage-squash-blossom-necklace-sterling-silver-turquoise","title":"Vintage Squash Blossom Necklace- Sterling Silver \u0026 Turquoise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis necklace has found a happy home, for more cool vintage pieces, check\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca title=\"Vintage, Funky to Chic\" href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/vintage-funky-pins\/\"\u003eVintage, Funky to Chic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage Squash Blossom Necklace-Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Turquoise Native American or Mexican.  Both my memory of when my mother got this, and my research led to my being convinced that this is Navajo, but someone who seems to know a lot better contacted me saying she thinks it is not. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSigned: The signature is worn away and looks like CHOEN XICO, I thought it was CHOEN, but was told it's HECHOEN MEXICO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eStamped: Sterling 0925, but also worn away so looks like 092\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePrice: $8,550.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSquash Blossom necklace, hand-made in sterling silver and turquoise. This seems to have been made in the 1940’s or 1950’s, the signature shows as CHOEN but is partially worn off.  My research lead to Amans Choen, and this being Navajo, but after posting, the person who wrote to me said she thinks it is “Hechoen Mexico” which means Made in Mexico, in which case it is not Navajo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eFor those who love numbers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e10 Turquoise Squash Blossoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTotal length 29”: Necklace length 25” plus pendant 4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ePendant 4” x 3.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eEach Blossom 2.25” x 1.25”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e8.32 oz \/\/235.9 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThis necklace was bought by my mother, Tammy, on a trip to out west in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. As an artist, architect, and anthropologist, Tammy loved the necklace for the craftsmanship, history, culture, and beauty. I remember when she brought it home, but think she only wore it once or twice to parties. Her style was not quite so bold, and even less so when she moved to her next career as an activist lawyer. I wish I had a photo of her wearing this fabulous necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe silver has a warm patina which should polish nicely should you decide to do so. Normally I would clean and polish this before photographing and posting, but since un-doing the removal of vintage patina is impossible, I am leaving that choice to the next owner. There is no right and wrong, only taste and style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Squash Blossom was created as a talisman for protection, with the Moors affixing it to their horses' bridles to ward off the evil eye. It ended up as the centerpiece of the squash blossom necklace, dating back to the 1870’s for protection and good luck. The horseshoe shape pendant, known as Naja, the Navajo word for “crescent” and the beads represent pomegranates or squash flowers. Both have Spanish roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe earliest Squash Blossom necklaces had little or no turquoise, which was added around the 1890’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTurquoise, known as the Traveler’s Stone, is especially important to the Navajo and many other first nation people who believe that by wearing turquoise the human mind becomes one with the universe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTurquoise represents power, status, and luxury. It is believed that wearing turquoise results in good fortune, happiness, and security. Is said to possess healing and protective powers, attracts luck, love, and money. Turquoise helps to ground the spirit while allowing the energy path to remain clear, thus keeping its connection to the infinite open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eIn addition to wearing turquoise jewelry, the Navajo’s store turquoise in baskets or hang it from the ceiling in order to protect the family from evil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eSomeone is going to love wearing this fabulous statement piece. Is it you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHOEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59549185999134,"sku":"1102","price":5643.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1079\/3572\/7902\/files\/Vintage_Navajo_Squash_Blossom_Necklace-Sterling_Silver_Turquoise-Signed_Choen-Jane_Gordon_Jewelry_11__36023.1610312127.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783086327","url":"https:\/\/luxoroelegance.shop\/products\/vintage-squash-blossom-necklace-sterling-silver-turquoise","provider":"Luxora Elegance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}