The Navajo word describing this type of necklace means bead that spreads out. Although these necklaces appear to have a design that resembles a squash blossom, it is very possible the Navajo copied the design from the pomegranate blossom motif originally worn as silver trouser ornaments by the Spanish and, later, by the Mexicans. Usually, a squash blossom necklace will have at the lower center a curved, open pendant, called a naja (meaning “crescent”). This motif was borrowed from the Spanish horse headstall or bridle which was adopted from the Moors. Whatever the origins of this design, the Navajo had the great ability to combine it with other elements into a beautiful piece of jewelry. Royston turquoise is recognized for its dominantly green to lighter blue color range. Many stones display a combination of its darker and lighter green colors in a layered pattern. The matrix is usually a dark brown but can get lighter into the yellow or golden range. Native American artists like to use Royston turquoise in their jewelry as it is high quality and mined locally. The distinctive green color gives great contrast with other stones used in jewelry It is usually common to find the more established artists using Royston turquoise, as it can be more expensive than turquoise from other active mines. Offered is a stunning and uniquely rare signed sterling silver squash blossom necklace elaborately handcrafted with gorgeous Royston turquoise stones that clearly distinguish this beauty from other necklaces of this design. This vintage masterpiece weighs approximately 90.72 grams, is signed by Navajo silversmith “LFK” and measures approximately 24. The nana measures about 2 wide. This showstopper stunner is offered in mint condition commensurate with its ripe vintage age of over twenty years. This uniquely rare family heirloom treasure is a exudes distinctive beauty, character and spirituality. The item “STUNNING! Uniquely Rare Signed Royston Turquoise Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace” is in sale since Friday, March 03, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Handcrafted, Artisan Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “sistuhmoonme” and is located in Mendham, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.