Navajo Squash Blossom Necklaces — Iconic Native American Statement Pieces

A squash blossom necklace is a traditional Navajo silver necklace built from round silver beads, flared "squash blossom" beads, and a crescent pendant called a naja at the center. Developed by Navajo silversmiths in the late 1800s, it is one of the most iconic Southwestern forms. More on our answer page (/answers/what-is-a-squash-blossom-necklace).

A naja is the crescent-shaped pendant at the heart of a squash blossom necklace. The crescent is an ancient protective symbol that reached Navajo silversmiths through Spanish-Mexican bridle ornaments of Moorish lineage. Read more (/answers/what-is-a-naja).

Navajo (Diné) work is defined by bold silverwork and prominent turquoise; Zuni work centers on intricate lapidary -- inlay, needlepoint, and cluster settings of small, precisely cut stones; Hopi work is defined by silver overlay, a two-layer technique creating designs in shadow with little or no stone. Our guide compares all three (/guides/navajo-vs-zuni-vs-hopi).

Every piece The Humiovi represents as Native American-made includes a Certificate of Authenticity recording the piece, its materials and its artist where known, and, where its tribe is on record, its verified tribal affiliation and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act guarantee. A piece we do not represent as Native American-made, such as a Southwestern-style piece, is described for what it is and carries no certificate of authenticity.

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We accept returns for a refund within 30 days of delivery. Refunds to your original payment method are issued less a 20% restocking fee; store credit carries no restocking fee. Original shipping is not refundable, and return shipping is the customer's responsibility. Should you prefer a different piece, exchanges for an item of equal or greater value are complimentary — no restocking fee applies. Items must be returned new, unworn and unused in their original packaging; any Certificate of Authenticity issued with the piece is yours to keep. See our Return Policy (/policies/returns) for complete details.