Golden Hill Turquoise Squash Blossom Set

2.5” x 2.5″ Naja pendant on 26″ Navajo Pearls, Oxidized Sterling Silver, set with earrings

Squash Blossom Necklace:

The half-crescent naja was a protective Talisman originally attached to the bridle of a horse and then into a pendant suspended from beads. Later they added blossom charms and sometimes adding stones, Golden Hill Turquoise is used in this beautiful Navajo squash blossom set.

Sterling Silver; Oxidized

Golden Hill Turquoise is a newly loved turquoise and just recently incorporated in jewelry by the Natives throughout the Southwest. It’s a rare soft blue color with a range of lavender, brown and rust color matrix. Turquoise is uncovered all around the world, where lots of copper and iron minerals are found, although Golden Hill Turquoise is known to be one of the most chemically pure turquoise discovered. Golden Hill Turquoise is a high-grade, hard material mined out of Altyn Tyube in Khazakhstan, South of Russia. Turquoise is known for protection, healing, and good luck. 

Designed by Thomas Francisco

Thomas is a 40 year old Navajo silversmith who enjoys fishing and bull riding. He is self taught and excels at large pieces -buckles, bolas and bracelets along with pendants & earrings. He enjoys fishing and  bullriding. Thomas signs his pieces TF or Thomas Francisco with an arrow.