John G. Begay Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Naja Necklace

Item Details

A handcrafted sterling silver turquoise squash blossom necklace by Navajo Silversmith, John G. Begay. This piece features a Naja pendant with a central appliquéd flower to its center, which meets a turquoise dangle with applied feather and raindrop motifs. The pendant meets a double strand of sterling bench beads, which are adorned with ten turquoise stations. Each station features a turquoise nugget accented by applied feather, wing, vine, and rope twist motifs, as well as the traditional, figural silver squash blossoms.

Artisan: John G. Begay
Maker’s Marks: Combined ‘JB’ initials
Fineness Marks: Unmarked
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Length: 30.00’
Total Weight: 8.450 ozt

CENTER STONES
Count: 11
Type: Turquoise
Shape: Tumbled Nugget

• These items has been examined and verified by an independent Graduate Master Geologist (DCCPLS).

• All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.

Condition

- a few petals on squash blossoms are bent.
- minor tarnishing.
- minor markings throughout.

Dimensions

- measures 30.00" long.
- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 8.450 ozt.

Item #

17LEX131-503