c 1940s Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace c1940s, possibly earlier; handmade; 185 grams; UNSIGNED Start Price USD 1,299.00 Current Price USD 1,299.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,300.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Sherman Oaks, California See more about 'c 1940s Vintage Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace' Description   Please see 8 photos below of this beautiful, circa 1940s -- possibly earlier -- Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace with 2 Turquoise stones in the center piece.  Its total weight is 185.7 grams, or, just under 6 ounces.Of the 2 Turquoise stones in the center piece, the top Turquoise stone measures about 7/16 of an inch long by 3/8 of an inch wide, and the bottom Turquoise stone measures just over 3/8 of an inch long by about 7/16 of an inch wide. The rest of this exquisite, old Necklace features 10 petal motifs amidst a total of 49 round sterling beads, each of which measure about 5/8 of an inch in diameter.Examined by a Native American jeweler, who believes this Unsigned Vintage Necklace to have been handmade in approximately the 1940s, possibly earlier, in the southwest region of the United States.  The 49 round silver beads and the 10 petals have been strung on a cotton-like cord -- and the very top part of this Necklace is made of the same cord, tightly wound; there is no clasp.Condition:  wonderful vintage condition with patina and tarnish.Dimensions:  this Necklace's wearable length is approximately 28 inches long.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 1940s 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 1940s 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 1940s Squash Blossom Necklace (total weight:  185.7 grams, or 5.9 ounces) is guaranteed as described.   *    *    *    *    *    *    *    * Thanks so much for looking!   Place a Bid!