JAW-DROPPING SQUASH BLOSSOM!
This is the sort of one-of-a-kind find that makes you think you must’ve done something right in a former life. The stunning statement squash blossom necklace is a vintage creation by renowned Zuni artisan duo Maryann and Felix Chavez featuring a dozen coral cluster “blossoms” on a double strand of polished desert pearls and centered with a statement-sized naja boasting more than 70 coral cabochons. The squash itself is a covetable collector, but it gets even better – there is a matching pair of coral squash dangle earrings!
Felix Chavez (Zuni). Felix Chavez shares the stamp with his wife Maryann Chavez. Buckles, coral necklaces, squash blossom designs.
Mark: MFC (conjoined)
Maryann Chavez (Zuni). Maryann Chavez shares the stamp with her husband, Felix Chavez. Buckles, coral necklaces, squash blossom designs.
- artist: Maryann & Felix Chavez
- hallmarks: MFC (conjoined)
- affiliation: Zuni
- materials: sterling silver, coral
- measurements: necklace: 28″ earrings: 1 ½” x ¾” pendant: 3 ¼”
- closure: necklace: hook & eye earrings: french wire
- weight: necklace: 114 grams earrings: 8 grams
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- light wear from use
- style number: JN1735
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