Material: Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Fresh Water Pearl
Dimensions: 30" long. Horseshoe pendant is 2-1/4" x 2-3/4".
Weight (in grams): 189
Hallmark/Signature: Erick Begay, Sterling
Erick Begay is a master silversmith and goldsmith with more than 37 years experience. He is an award winning artist that has multiple awards, including the World Renowned Santa Fe Indian Market. His family has been involved in Native American Jewelry for generations. His mother, Frances Begay, taught him the art of silversmithing, while she sold her art in Santa Fe. Erick started making jewelry when he was eleven and became a full-time jeweler at the age of 16. Erick only uses sterling silver, 14k gold, and the highest quality gemstones. You can rest assured that his jewelry is 100% quality.
The squash blossom necklace is a classic Navajo necklace. The necklace's design is a symbol of acculturation. Its design originates from early Spanish and Moorsish symbolism and with these cultural influences the squash blossom necklace emerged as a symbol that is uniquely Navajo. The necklace's design can be dissected into two parts: the squash-blossoms and the Naja.
