Lot 5

Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace by Alice Long

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this turquoise and red branch coral squash blossom necklace from Navajo artist Alice Long; the lot also features a pair of Navajo sterling silver red branch coral earrings. The piece shows a traditional design with stone set Naja squash pendant, double strand of concho pearl sterling silver beads, and stone set collection of eight blossoms. The necklace is set with deep red branch coral and bright sleeping beauty turquoise. The piece is nicely stamped on the rear of the squash pendant 'ALICE LONG'. The condition of this squash blossom necklace is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp are 13" and the Naja pendant measures 2 3/4" x 1 1/2". The weight of this necklace and earrings is 105.3g.