Necklace, Squash Blossom, Turquoise, Hallmark & Date, Vintage, 61, 1230
WE ALL NEED A FEW FASHION FORMULAS IN OUR BACK POCKET FOR THOSE NOTHING-TO-WEAR DAYS. TRIED AND TESTED, THE SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE IS A SUREFIRE WINNER NO MATTER WHAT YOUR STYLE.
This outstanding vintage squash blossom necklace is dated 1961. The double-strand of desert pearls features twelve colorful cluster squash blossoms, each containing eight snake eye and two petit point turquoise cabochons set in tiny serrated bezels and accented with sterling silver drops, twist wire, and repousse details. The silver naja contains 14 snake eye and 28 petit point cabochons and is adorned with a decorative openwork olla featuring nine petit point stones and one snake eye at the center.Â
It’s a vibrant statement piece. Wear it with jeans and a tee or dress it up for the office – a classic squash blossom necklace is always in style.
- artist: presumably Irene Pinto
- traders code: VXXV-SLT
- inscribed: IRENE S PINTO MAY 21, 1961
- materials: sterling silver, turquoise
- dimensions for naja: 3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″
- dimensions for blossom: 1 1/2″ x 1″
- length: 26″
- closure: hook & eye
- weight:Â 177Â grams
- condition: nice vintage conditionÂ
- stones are secure in their settings
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- silver has a nice patina
- light wear from use
- style number: JN1230
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