Squash Blossom Charm, Sterling Silver | Southwestern Jewelry | Garden Jewelry

For Southwestern jewelry enthusiasts, turquoise collectors, and anyone drawn to classic Western design, this Squash Blossom charm is cast in .925 sterling silver, Made in USA.

Because every charm is individually hand-finished, no two pieces come out exactly identical -- each carries subtle marks of the artisan's hand. The .925 alloy uses copper rather than nickel in the 7.5% non-silver content, making it a safe choice for the estimated 10-20% of people with nickel sensitivity.

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.

Consider it for a Southwestern jewelry devotee, a turquoise collector who wants a silver complement, or a gardener with Southwest style. Buy two and pair them with sterling ear wires for a matched set of earrings, or add to a southwestern bracelet alongside turquoise and silver pieces, or wear solo on a chain.