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Old Pawn Ingot Silver Squash Blossom Necklace | c. 1890–1920

Old Pawn Ingot Silver Squash Blossom Necklace | c. 1890–1920

$950.00
Pickup available at Malibu Usually ready in 24 hours

Old Pawn Ingot Silver Squash Blossom Necklace | c. 1890–1920

Malibu

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

3844 Cross Creek Road
Malibu CA 90265
United States

+13109156611

An exceptional piece of Navajo artistry, this Old Pawn ingot silver Squash Blossom necklace likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century (c. 1890–1920). Hand-forged from melted coins or scrap silver, it features hand-formed bench beads and elegantly crafted squash blossom pendants—each one carrying the mark of skilled, patient workmanship. The absence of turquoise or stone embellishments highlights its pure, understated beauty and reflects the era when Navajo silversmithing was rooted in function, tradition, and artistry for personal use or trade.

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This necklace exemplifies early Navajo craftsmanship, a period defined by resourcefulness and precision. The use of ingot silver, meticulously hammered and shaped by hand, suggests an era before the widespread use of pre-manufactured silver sheet and wire, which became common by the 1940s. Its clean design and the natural patina point to its authenticity and age, aligning with pieces created for Native communities or regional trade, long before the tourist market influenced design styles.

Steeped in history, this piece speaks to a time when silversmiths worked under rugged conditions, pouring their expertise and heritage into wearable art. Whether collected as a significant historical artifact or worn as a statement of enduring craftsmanship, this necklace represents a tangible piece of the American Southwest’s legacy.