Vintage Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1950s; 236 grams (7+ ounces); handmade; UNSIGNED Start Price USD 1,399.00 Current Price USD 1,399.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,400.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Sherman Oaks, California See more about 'Vintage Silver and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace' Description   Please see 11 photos below of this remarkable Squash Blossom Necklace with oval-shaped Turquoise, set in Silver.  Its era is circa 1950s or earlier.    The total weight of this Necklace is 236.7 grams -- over 7 and 1/2 ounces.The center piece features 7 beautiful Turquoise stones, and there are 5 Turquoise stones on each side of the Necklace, for a total of 17 stones.Examined by a Native American jeweler, who believes this Unsigned Vintage Necklace to have been handmade in approximately the 1950s in the southwest region of the United States.    The 17 Turquoise stones are set in Sterling Silver.    The round, silver beads have been strung on a Steel Cord, and each of those 135 beads measures approximately 5/16 of an inch in diameter and are hollow.  The Native American jeweler also believes that 2 of the 17 stones are a little different than the other 15 -- so please see the very last photo (below) in which I placed a penny to the right of those two stones.Condition:  wonderful vintage condition with patina and tarnish.Dimensions:  The wearable length of this Necklace is approximately 26 inches long.  The center Turquoise stone at the top of the center piece is the Largest Stone; it measures approximately 1 1/8 of an inch by 9/16 of an inch.  The 10 stones on the Necklace are closer in size and do vary slightly at approximately between 7/8 of an inch and 15/16 of an inch.Happy to combine on shipping -- please check my other auctions, and please feel free to email with any questions.*   *   *   *   *   *   *   * Welcome, International Bidders!  Shipping to include postal insurance; please email me prior to placing your bid so that we may determine your shipping costs.   Thank you! *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *   Shipping information:  To the Winning Bidder ... Thank you for your Purchase!  Your circa 1950s Squash Blossom Necklace will be shipped to you within 1 business day of your posted payment-in-full.  If you are in the USA, please add $4.80 for USPS Priority Mail, and I will provide USPS postal insurance and Delivery Confirmation.  I cover any excess USPS postal insurance. Payment information:  PayPal Preferred with Confirmed Shipping Address only;  please send payment-in-full within 7 days of Auction's End.  Other payment methods are Cashier's Check from a U.S. Bank or USPS Money Order.  Thank you! If you have completed less than 10 eBay transactions, please email me prior to placing your first bid.  Thanks! Your happiness with this circa 1950s Squash Blossom Necklace is important to me.  Please email me with any questions so that you may place your bid with confidence.  I promise to respond as quickly as possible. This circa 1950s Squash Blossom Necklace (total weight:  236.7 grams, or circa 7.6 ounces) is guaranteed as described.   *    *    *    *    *    *    *    * Thanks so much for looking!   Place a Bid!