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Authentic Native American Jewelry Since 1990
Authentic Squash Blossom Necklaces
Discover authentic Native American squash blossom necklaces handcrafted in sterling silver and set with natural turquoise, Royston turquoise, White Buffalo, coral, spiny oyster, variscite, and other collectible Southwestern stones.
Lantern Dancer Gallery has worked with Native American artists, families, and collectors since 1990. Our collection includes traditional Navajo squash blossom necklaces, contemporary turquoise lariats, petite vintage pieces, collectible Old Pawn jewelry, and our exclusive East Fork mini squash blossoms by Navajo silversmith Leigha Cleveland.
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The enduring influence of squash blossom necklaces in Western fashion |
A Western Icon Collected for Generations. Styled for Today.The squash blossom necklace is one of the most recognizable forms of Native American jewelry. Traditionally crafted in sterling silver and turquoise, it has become an enduring symbol of Navajo silversmithing, Southwestern heritage, and individual Western style. Vintage photographs show that squash blossom necklaces have been styled far beyond the Southwest for decades. Today, collectors wear them with denim, linen, white shirts, dresses, leather jackets, and modern wardrobe staples. A true squash blossom does not follow a trend. It carries a story into the next generation. |
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Made Exclusively for Lantern Dancer Leigha Cleveland Royston TurquoiseNavajo silversmith Leigha Cleveland creates some of Lantern Dancer Gallery’s most collected turquoise jewelry. Her work combines natural stone, traditional silverwork, hand-built details, and an unmistakable sense of playfulness. This high-grade Royston turquoise lariat was handcrafted by Leigha Cleveland and worn by Lainey Wilson. The rich blue-green Royston stones are framed in sterling silver, creating a piece that feels both rooted in Navajo craftsmanship and completely current. Leigha’s work has also been worn by other leading names in country and Western style. Each necklace is individually created, so variations in turquoise matrix, stone shape, silverwork, and proportion are part of the artistry. The pieces people remember are rarely the quietest ones in the room. |
Royston turquoise lariat by Leigha Cleveland |
From Mine to Artist to You
Why Royston Turquoise Is So Collectible
Royston turquoise is prized for its range of blue, green, and blue-green color as well as its distinctive brown, gold, and earthy matrix. Every stone is different, which allows a Native American artist to create a necklace with a personality of its own.
A high-quality Royston turquoise squash blossom or lariat combines a collectible American turquoise with handmade sterling silver. These are investment-worthy pieces designed to be worn, appreciated, and eventually passed down.
East Fork mini squash blossoms by Leigha Cleveland |
A Lantern Dancer Bestseller The East Fork Mini Squash BlossomOur East Fork mini squash blossoms bring the presence and symbolism of the traditional necklace into a lighter, highly wearable scale. Each necklace is handcrafted by Navajo artist Leigha Cleveland using sterling silver and carefully selected natural stones. The smaller size makes these necklaces easy to style with Navajo pearls, silver chains, denim, white shirts, dresses, or a favorite blazer. Although petite in proportion, they still carry the recognizable blossoms, naja-inspired form, handmade silverwork, and individual stone character collectors love. Available stones may include Royston turquoise, Golden Hills turquoise, White Buffalo, and other limited materials. Because the stones and silverwork are created individually, no two East Fork necklaces are exactly alike. |
Collector Guide
How to Choose a Squash Blossom Necklace
Look at the artist and provenance
Authentic Native American jewelry should be represented clearly. Look for the artist’s name, tribal affiliation when known, materials, condition, and the gallery’s sourcing information. Vintage pieces may not always carry a readable hallmark, making trusted authentication especially important.
Study the turquoise
Natural turquoise varies in color and matrix. Some collectors prefer vivid blue stones, while others love green Royston turquoise, webbed matrix, earthy browns, or stones with dramatic variation. The most important choice is the stone that stops you.
Consider size and wearability
Traditional full-size squash blossom necklaces make a powerful statement. Petite and mini squash blossoms offer a lighter profile for frequent wear. Review the necklace length, naja dimensions, total weight, bead size, and how the piece will sit at the neckline.
Decide between vintage and contemporary
Vintage squash blossom necklaces offer patina, history, and forms connected to a specific period of Southwestern jewelry. Contemporary pieces allow today’s Native American artists to continue, reinterpret, and personalize the tradition through their own stone choices and silverwork.
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Collector Questions
Squash Blossom Necklace FAQs
What is a squash blossom necklace?
A squash blossom necklace is a distinctive form of Native American jewelry most closely associated with Navajo silversmithing. It commonly features handmade silver beads, blossom-shaped elements, turquoise stones, and a central crescent-shaped naja.
Are all squash blossom necklaces Navajo made?
The form is strongly associated with Navajo jewelry, but Zuni, Pueblo, and other Native American artists have also created distinctive interpretations. Always review the artist and tribal attribution provided for the individual piece.
What is a mini squash blossom necklace?
A mini squash blossom uses the recognizable structure of a traditional necklace in a smaller, lighter proportion. It may feature petite blossoms, a smaller naja, smaller turquoise stones, and finer Navajo pearl beads.
How can I tell whether a squash blossom necklace is authentic?
Purchase from a trusted gallery that identifies its artists and materials. Examine the construction, stone quality, hallmark when available, weight, silverwork, provenance, and whether the seller clearly distinguishes Native-made jewelry from Southwestern-style reproductions.
How should I style a squash blossom necklace?
Let the necklace remain the focal point by pairing it with a clean neckline, white shirt, simple dress, denim, or neutral layers. Petite squash blossoms can also be layered with Navajo pearls or a simple sterling silver chain.
How should I care for turquoise and sterling silver?
Keep natural turquoise away from perfume, lotions, household cleaners, harsh chemicals, and prolonged moisture. Store the necklace supported and protected, and use a gentle polishing cloth on exposed sterling silver without aggressively rubbing the stones.
Are vintage squash blossom necklaces valuable?
Value may depend on age, condition, artist, rarity, provenance, turquoise quality, construction, silver weight, and collector demand. A trusted Native American jewelry gallery can help explain the individual qualities of a vintage piece.
Why Authenticity Matters
Real Materials. Real Artists. Real Stories.
Factory-made Southwestern-style jewelry may imitate the appearance of a squash blossom, but it cannot reproduce the artist’s hand, natural variations in the stone, or the individuality of authentic Native-made work.
Lantern Dancer Gallery has specialized in authentic Native American jewelry since 1990. Whether you are choosing your first mini squash blossom or adding a rare vintage necklace to an established collection, choose the piece that makes you stop, look twice, and imagine who may wear it next.
