Vintage Petit Point Turquoise Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace - Silver coral Published in 1828

Published in 1828

It measures 27

This ring was crafted in Italy in 18k yellow gold

Hydration: Unlike some types of Ethiopian opal

Choose between it claw set into a custom handmade 10k yellow gold pendant (similar to pictured) or coin as is

Vintage Petit Point Turquoise Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace - Silver coral Published in 1828Squash blossom necklaces originated in the late 1870s or early 1880s after the native people came into contact with Spanish Mexicans. It is believed that the Navajo were the first tribe to adopt the design but, by the early 1900s, the art form had spread to neighboring tribes, including the Zuni and the Pueblo. Some believe that the Navajo created the squash blossom after seeing the pomegranate design frequently used as decoration by the Spanish