Early coin silver Navajo squash blossom necklace. ca. 1890. The heavy silver of early Navajo jewelry speaks clearly to the Dine’ traditional inclination toward portable wealth. The grey patina of the silver indicates its coin silver origin.

Navajo squash blossom necklace ca 1900. This early example with its abundance of blossoms is a great example of early incorporation of stones into Dine’ silver art. The central stone is faceted; something very atypical for this early date and likely indicates some inter-cooperation of stones supplied by outside trading sources; a trait the was becoming increasingly prevalent during this period.

‘Box and Bow’ style Navajo squash blossom necklace. ca. 1935. This design treatment of the blossom elements would come to be repeated over the years in a dazzling variety. This early example, with its large blossoms, is a beautiful example of the progenitors of the type.

Vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace attributed to Leroy Benally. Exceptional and large Lone Mountain turquoise stones set in the artist’s distinctive setting make this an extraordinary example of Navajo silver art.

Navajo Squash Blossom necklace. ca. 1970. Very rare black web Lone Mountain turquoise.

Extraordinary Navajo Bowguard by Lyndon Tsosie. 14 Kt gold, sterling, ironwood, coral, and natural American turquoise.