EVERYONE DESERVES A STATEMENT SQUASH BLOSSOM…
…and this one is the kind that becomes a family heirloom. This stunning vintage squash blossom necklace attributed to Zuni artisan, Dan Simplicio, boasts a dozen blossoms featuring vivid cabochons of turquoise in tiny serrated bezels and accented by silver fluted drops and repousse. The blossoms are affixed to a traditional double-strand of silver desert pearls and accompanied by an enormous naja adorned with 14 freeform turquoise nuggets. It’s stunning and it’s a Simplicio – it’s only going to become more covetable and collectible over the years.
- artist: attributed to Dan Simplicio
- markings: attributed to Dan Simplicio
- materials: sterling silver, turquoise
- dimensions: 24″ long, naja is 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
- weight: 200 grams
- closure: hook & eye
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- light wear from use
- style number: JN3015