Delphine Boyd Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Naja Necklace
Item Details
A handcrafted sterling silver turquoise squash blossom Naja necklace by Navajo silversmith, Delphine Boyd. This design features a Naja pendant housing five tumbled turquoise nuggets, and a turquoise dangle to the center. The double strand of bench beads, also known as ‘Navajo Pearls’ graduate to a single strand in back, and are adorned with fourteen turquoise shadowbox style stations, adorned also with traditional figural squash blossoms.
Artisan: Delphine Boyd (Navajo)
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Maker’s Marks: ‘5’ (hand-signed)
Fineness Marks: Unmarked
Length: 24.75’
Closure Type: Hook
Total Weight: 7.200 ozt
CENTER STONES
Count: 20
Type: Turquoise
Treatment: Waxed
Shape: Freeform Tumbled Nugget
- This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (CINCDU).
- All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
Condition
- tarnishing present.
- some dents.
- minor markings throughout.
Dimensions
- measures 24.75" long.
- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 7.200 ozt.
Item #
17LEX205-505