Paul J Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Royston Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
This extraordinary sterling silver Royston Turquoise squash blossom necklace was made by Navajo silversmith Paul J. Begay. His work is signed “PJ Begay" and is representative of his traditional design, executed with extreme precision and high attention to detail.
- Sterling Silver Royston Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
- Artist: Paul J Begay (PJ Begay) (Navajo)
- Year Made: Unknown/Undated
- Measurements:
- Necklace (end to end): 27”
- Naja: 90mm (3.5”) Length x 60mm (2.5”) Width x 8mm (0.25”) Depth
- Blossoms: Vary in size 50mm-55mm (2”-2.25”) Length x 22mm-25mm (0.8”-1”) Width
- Weight: 250g
- Metal: Sterling silver; 925 (tested and verified during product evaluation)
- Gemstones: 20 Royston Turquoise varying in size and color
- 12 rectangular-shaped Royston Turquoise bezel set in the silver blossoms along the sides of the necklace varying in size and color (sizes shown below)
- 18mm x 10mm
- 18mm x 16mm
- 19mm x 13.5mm
- 19mm x 14.4mm
- 19.5mm x 15mm
- 21mm x 16.5mm
- 22.75mm x 16mm
- 21mm x 15.5mm
- 22mm x 15.75mm
- 19mm x 15.5mm
- 19.5mm x 13mm
- 16.75mm x 11.75mm
- 7 rectangular-shaped Royston Turquoise bezel set on the Naja (sizes shown below)
- 20.5mm x 16mm
- 14.75mm x 10.25mm
- 14mm x 10mm
- 15.25mm x 12mm
- 15.5mm x 12.5mm
- 14.5mm x 12.75mm
- 14mm x 10mm
- 1 oval-shaped Royston Turquoise bezel set on the Naja
- 20mm x 12.25mm
- Tribal affiliation: Navajo
- Shape: Squash blossom with Naja pendant
- Turquoise Colors: Deep green to rich light blue
- Overall very good condition; light scratching on metal and black marker writing on backside of Naja
- Hallmarks: P.J. Begay, Sterling. 925
- Closure: Hook clasp and spring ring
- Item # 1012612 : GSSS