Necklace, Squash Blossom, Turquoise, Matching Earrings, Hallmark, Vintage, 1981｜ Jewelry

 
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 and matching earrings is the work of a highly-revered Navajo jewelry artisan, the late Fred Thompson, so needless to say, this is a piece for the true collector -- and it is a statement piece! The double-strand of desert pearls features a whopping 20 gradient squash blossoms, affixed with spacers, each containing an oval turquoise cabochon set in a simple bezel and frame, accented by sterling silver drops and shell-stamped tips. The silver naja contains 12 smaller oval stones anchored by a matching blossom dangle. 
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.
Fred Thompson (1921 - 2002; Navajo). Active 1936-1990s. Traditional, multiple styles. Cast work; stamp work; heavy pieces; channel inlay; chip inlay; turquoise, coral; stone sets. Made his own stamps. Silversmith for Tobe Turpen’s Indian Trading Company beginning in 1936 and perhaps Borrego Pass Trading Post. He may have collaborated with Leekya Deyues and with Mary Morgan (who also worked for Tobe Turpen Trading Post). He also operated his own shop in Church Rock, NM. 
Marks: FRED THOMPSON; a tilde mark (may also be marked for Tobe Turpen’s Indian Trading Company.)

artist: Fred Thompson, deceased
affiliation: Navajo
hallmarks: trader's code: RMUZZ, TT (with ~ mark below)
materials: sterling silver, turquoise
measurements: length: 25", naja: 2 3/4" x 2 1/4", hanging length: 15", earrings: 1" x 1/2"
weight: necklace: 220 grams, earrings: 10 grams
closure: hook & eye, french wire
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: JN1981

in stock

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Brand:Double D RanchSKU:JN1981TurquoiseN/STags:2 piece set, J30-23, JN1981, Mday25, Mom25Icon, necklace, Necklaces, squash blossom necklace, sterling silver, turquoise, vintageColor:TurquoiseSize:N/S