{"product_id":"navajo-sterling-silver-naja-blossom-necklace","title":"Navajo Sterling Silver Naja Squash Blossom Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing handcrafted Navajo Naja Blossom necklace. Fully sterling silver with three turquoise stones on the Naja hanger. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Naja:\u003c\/strong\u003e An inverted crescent-shaped pendant that serves as the centerpiece. The term \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003enaja\u003c\/em\u003e is the anglicized version of the Navajo word \u003cem data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003enajahe\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"crescent\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSquash Blossoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flared, tri-petal beads spaced along the necklace. While named after squash, many believe the design was originally inspired by \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSpanish pomegranate motifs\u003c\/span\u003e seen on colonial horse bridles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/strong\u003e The design emerged in the mid-to-late 19th century as Navajo silversmiths blended indigenous creativity with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSpanish and Moorish influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe crescent shape can be traced back to Moorish talismans brought to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors as horse bridle ornaments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAC\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eProtection:\u003c\/span\u003e Historically used to ward off the \"evil eye\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAD\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFertility:\u003c\/span\u003e The crescent shape is sometimes interpreted as a representation of the \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ewomb\u003c\/span\u003e, symbolizing new life and creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/span\u003e Owning such a necklace is a sign of \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ewealth, cultural identity, and tribal pride\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll standard measurements can be seen in the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Outpost Vintage Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56967901479237,"sku":null,"price":749.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7407\/6997\/files\/IMG_0494.heic?v=1769250879","url":"https:\/\/outpostvintagecompany.com\/products\/navajo-sterling-silver-naja-blossom-necklace","provider":"Outpost Vintage Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}