Vintage Navajo Apple Coral Squash Blossom and similar items

Vintage Navajo APPLE CORAL SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE EARRINGS Set c1970s For your consideration is this sensational handcrafted Apple Coral and sterling silver overlay squash blossom necklace set by Navajo artisan RP, circa 1970s era. This gorgeous squash blossom necklace set features a necklace with ten exquisite sterling silver overlay squash blossoms set with hand cut cabs of red-orange Apple Coral in the centers. The tails were accented with fabulous overlay cut out designs. The large naja features beautiful overlay details and accented with a topper and a spiny shell cab dangling in the center. These were hand strung on two rows of sterling silver bench beads that tapers to a single strand. The ends were finished with sterling silver cones and closes with lobster claw clasp. The blossoms measure approx 1" x 2", the naja measures about 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and the necklace measures approx 27 1/2" long. The matching earrings measure about 1 3/4" long on sterling posts. Stamped Sterling and signed RP by the Native artisan. This came from the Gallup NM area and many artists use these initials. We did our due diligence and was not able to attribute to any known artisan. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic Native American jewelry and artifacts! If you like our products, please add me to your FAVORITES list or consider subscribing to our newsletter for updates on newly listed items, sales and special promotions. We would be happy to consider reasonable offers! Statement of Authenticity: We fell in love with Native American jewelry many years ago and really appreciate the true craftsmanship that goes into the making of a piece of genuine Native American jewelry art! That is why we chose to partner up with some of the oldest and most reputable Trading Posts in the Southwest who deal directly with the Native American artisans to bring you a large selection of authentic Native American products. These artisans come from the Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and affiliate tribes on the reservations, so you can be assured that all our Native American products are authentic! (Please Note: We sell new items as well as old pawn that were handmade by authentic Native American artisans. Most of our old pawn items are One-of-a-Kind and subject to availability. Some of our new items can be re-produced and therefore may have some slight variances from the pictures. We do sell on other venues as well as occasional trade shows and reserve the right to cancel this listing if sold prior to any bids or offers. We try to keep our listings up to date, but may occasionally miss one. We highly recommend that you email us to verify stock so as not to disappoint. If unavailable, we will email you and offer an alternate item or a refund if payment had been made. In some cases, we can have one custom made with a two week lead time.) (We try our best to present the item as accurately as possible, but due to the effects of photo lighting, camera settings or computer monitor settings, the actual color may vary slightly than pictured.) We strive to be a 5-star seller and endeavor to provide the best customer service possible. If you should have any issues with your items, please email us directly so that we can fix the problems to your satisfaction. Thank you and God Bless! ID:19H5T9D0506NAT Payment Terms Payment is due within 2 days of auction end or purchase date. We accept most major credit cards through our Paypal account. If you don't have or want a Paypal account, you can pay as guest in the Paypal site. Shipping Terms Item will ship within 7-10 business days of cleared payment. We ship via USPS, UPS or Fed Ex to confirmed addresses only. Any customized orders will require an extra 10-15 days for actual shipment. Shipping costs include postage, packaging and delivery confirmation. Please allow up to 10 days for transit time, depending on your location.