Silver & Coral Navajo Handmade Squash Blossom Necklace & Earring Set - TS 5G28P

Material: Sterling Silver, Coral Dimensions: 25" long. Main horseshoe pendant is 2-1/4" x 2-1/4". Earrings are 1/2" x 1-7/8". Weight (in grams): Necklace is 73 grams, and Earrings are 5.7 grams. Hallmark/Signature: T.S., SterlingThis piece is a stunning example of classic Navajo jewelry. This piece is handmade out of sterling silver and genuine stones. The squash blossom necklace is a classic Navajo necklace. The necklace's design is a symbol of acculturation. Its design originates from early Spanish and Moorsish symbolism and with these cultural influences the squash blossom necklace emerged as a symbol that is uniquely Navajo. The necklace's design can be dissected into two parts: the squash-blossoms and the Naja.The Squash BlossomsThe necklace is typically a strand of beads, sometimes two. Interwoven with these silver beads are squash blossoms: silver bead with an attached silver flower-like blossom. In the language of the Navajo, they are called "yo n