Hózhó náhásdlíí' - Walk in Beauty - Collection
The necklace shown here on display is called a squash blossom. It is the main piece of the jewelry set that is worn with traditional Navajo attire. As it displays the Navajo culture in each piece made within a set that starts with twin rings, bracelets, earrings, a brooch, hair piece, and finally the necklace. 

Each of the smaller pieces on each side of the necklace represent smaller squash blossoms that are in bloom. While the buds of the flower are shown through the slightly bent silver at the tips each side having six blossoms before becoming a complete blossom at the bottom of the necklace.

Educational Use - April 20th 2024
Squash Blossom
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Squash Blossom

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