JSW589 Squash Blossom Necklace

Sterling silver Squash Blossom necklace by Navajo silversmith Robert Chee. The 2 1/4” x 2 1/4” naja with a Yei motif and a green turquoise cabochon is on 20” sterling silver beads.

Robert Chee is a Navajo from the famous Manuelito Trading Post, New Mexico area where much of the finest Navajo rug weaving is done.  Robert specializes in traditional jewelry, and he excels in silver casting and stamp work.  Chee has been silversmithing for over 35 years practicing both contemporary and traditional art.  He comes from a long line of very successful silversmiths and many of the tools and lead molds he uses today have been handed down to him from many generations ago.