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Jewelry: Necklaces

From simple, hand-drilled turquoise beads to elaborate silver squash blossoms, nothing represents the culture of the Southwest Indians like their necklaces. Men and women alike counted their necklaces as their most treasured possessions. The necklaces here represent the best of these pieces, from a time when a personšs wealth was displayed in their personal adornment.

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A very striking and beautiful necklace made from old half-dome buttons and a set of six Pueblo silver and turquoise ornaments, all from the Evetts collection (buttons are c. 1900, ornaments are c. 1930). Absolutely unique and wonderful. Straight length 20 3/4", ornaments are each 2 1/4" long. $1295 (N JE/19) Inquire/Order Navajo paddle-style squash blossom necklace with gorgeous Blue Gem turquoise, c. 1950s. A very wearable piece with some extremely fine turquoise. Straight length 25", naja measures 2 1/2" across. $1995 (N 1558) Inquire/Order Wonderful silver necklace by Cochiti smith Joe H. Quintana (hallmarked), c. 1960. A very creative necklace that looks great when worn. Straight length 18", longest tab measures 2" long (tabs are curved). SOLD (N 1789) Inquire/Order

A Navajo single strand turquoise bead necklace, c. 1940s. Wonderful deep green color, and a nicely graduated strand. Hanging length 15 1/4". $895 (N 1786) Inquire/Order Extremely distinctive and beautiful Navajo necklace by Mark Chee (hallmarked), c. 1960. Very wearable, with very nice turquoise (possibly Bisbee). Straight length 19 1/4", longest tab measures 2 3/8" long. $2900 (N TD/12) Inquire/Order Navajo 3-strand green turquoise bead necklace with a single "sing" bead, c. 1940. Extremely good green turquoise, and a very wearable scale. Hanging length 14 1/2". $2500 (N JS/2) Inquire/Order

 

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