Large Squash Blossom Charm Sterling Silver | Southwestern Jewelry | Evil Eye Jewelry

The Large Squash Blossom -- cast in solid .925 sterling silver and proudly Made in USA.

This casting method dates back over six millennia to the goldsmiths of ancient Mesopotamia, and the process has changed remarkably little since. At 3.5 grams, this charm has the solid heft of genuine sterling silver -- a clear difference from the hollow, featherlight imports that dominate the market.

The squash blossom is one of the most distinctive motifs in Southwestern jewelry, originally adapted from Spanish Colonial pomegranate designs by Navajo silversmiths in the mid-1800s. The crescent-shaped 'naja' pendant and repeating blossom beads have become enduring symbols of the Southwest. This charm captures the classic blossom form in three-dimensional sterling silver, with a jump ring attached.

Makes a thoughtful gift for a Southwestern jewelry devotee, a turquoise collector who wants a silver complement, or a gardener with Southwest style. Add it to a Southwestern bracelet alongside turquoise and silver pieces, or wear it solo on a chain.