Southwestern Necklaces in Sterling Silver
Every Southwestern necklace tells a story. This collection brings together squash blossom necklaces, naja pendant designs, Native pearl chains, and bold gemstone statement pieces, all designed in the tradition of Native American and Southwestern jewelry. Whether you are looking for an everyday chain or a centerpiece for special occasions, every necklace is built on sterling silver and genuine gemstones.
Each piece is designed in Albuquerque, New Mexico and crafted with genuine stones certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Shop Necklaces by Style
Browse Southwestern necklaces across a range of designs:
- Squash blossom necklaces in turquoise, mother of pearl, malachite, and spiny oyster
- Naja pendant necklaces in petit point and oval cluster designs
- Native pearl beaded necklaces in sterling silver
- Leather necklaces with sterling silver and gemstone centerpieces
- Pendant enhancers for customizing chains and bead necklaces
- Barrel bead and chain necklaces for layering
What Is a Squash Blossom Necklace
The squash blossom necklace is one of the defining forms of Southwestern jewelry. It features a central naja — a crescent or horseshoe-shaped pendant — flanked by stylized blossom-shaped beads along a sterling silver chain. The design originated in 19th-century Navajo silversmithing and has become one of the most recognized Native American jewelry forms.
This collection includes squash blossom necklaces in a wide range of stones: Sleeping Beauty turquoise, green turquoise, lapis lazuli, malachite, red coral, orange spiny oyster, white mother of pearl, black onyx, and rhodochrosite.
Naja Pendants and Pendant Enhancers
The naja is the crescent-shaped centerpiece traditionally found at the bottom of a squash blossom necklace. It can also be worn as a standalone pendant or attached to a chain as a pendant enhancer. This versatility makes naja pieces a strong starting point for building a customizable Southwestern necklace collection.
Petit point naja designs feature small cluster-set stones arranged in intricate patterns, while oval cluster najas use larger, hand-cut stones for a bolder statement.
Native Pearl and Leather Styles
Beyond squash blossom designs, this collection includes everyday wearable necklace styles. Native pearl bead necklaces use hand-shaped sterling silver beads on a chain, sized between 17 and 20 inches for layering or solo wear. Leather necklaces combine braided black leather with sterling silver and gemstone centerpieces — a more casual alternative to chain.
Pair Necklaces With the Rest of the Collection
Southwestern necklaces pair naturally with turquoise earrings, cuff bracelets, and gemstone rings. A squash blossom statement piece can anchor a layered look, while smaller pendant or bead necklaces stack easily for everyday wear. All orders over $100 ship free.
