Necklace & Earrings Features:

• Natural Golden Grass (Syngonanthus Nitens) fibers secured with golden twine
  
• Golden tone alloy junctures
• Handcrafted
  
• Over-the-head design with light gold cord; no closure
• Condition: Excellent - see SCJ Vintage Condition Guide

Necklace Specifications:

• Wear scale: opera length resting at or just below the bust line 
  
• Turquoise resin beads: 3/4" x 1/2"
• Golden Grass beads: 1/2" x 9/16"
  
• Golden Grass wave elements: 2 1/8" (juncture to juncture)
• Golden cord length: approx. 17"
  
• Total length: approx. 32" (estimated due to over-the-head design with no closure)
• Weight: 28.6 grams

Earrings Specifications:

• Total length: 2 3/8"
• Width at its widest: 1/2"
• Clasp: Hooks
  
• Weight: 1.8 grams each

ABOUT THIS SET:

This one-of-a-kind necklace and earrings set was handcrafted in Brazil using natural Golden Grass, a sustainably harvested fiber prized for its warm, sunlit sheen. The necklace slips easily over the head and is accented with vibrant aqua-turquoise resin beads made from recycled materials, thoughtfully spaced between handmade Golden Grass beads.

Rather than woven, the Golden Grass strands are carefully bundled, shaped, and tightly wrapped with fine golden twine to secure their form. The wave-shaped elements framing the necklace—and echoed in the earrings—demonstrate the patience and control required to achieve smooth curvature and structural integrity.

Lightweight yet visually expressive, the set balances organic texture with clean, architectural lines—an elegant interpretation of natural materials suited for collectors who value craftsmanship, sustainability, and distinctive design.

PERFECT FOR:

Collectors of artisan-crafted Golden Grass jewelry
Admirers of recycled and eco-conscious materials
Playful elegance and resort-style wear
Those drawn to lightweight Boho-Chic pieces

✨ Collector’s Circle members receive a welcome offer on their first purchase. 

At a Glance:

Vintage Native American squash blossom & matching cuff
Signed “DH” and attributed to Navajo artisan Douglas Harrison
Large-scale late twentieth-century set
Turquoise cabochons consistent with King's Manassa material
Hand-fabricated and hand-assembled silver elements
Unique example from a finished studio period

Necklace & Bracelet Set Features:

• .925 sterling silver
• Green & golden-brown turquoise
• Hallmarked by the silversmith
• Bench-made beads strung on wire
• Heavy-gauge construction
• Circa 1970s
• Hook-and-eye closure
• Condition: Excellent — see SCJ Vintage Condition Guide

Necklace Specifications: 

• Wear scale: substantial, matinee length per SCJ size guide — rests below the bust line on most wearers
• Largest turquoise: 11/16" x 1 1/2" (bezel to bezel)
• Naja pendant: 3" x 3 5/8"
  
• Blossom length range:  1 1/8" x 2 1/2"
• Bead diameter: 8-9 mm
• Total length (including clasp): 28"
  
• Weight: 299.4 grams

Bracelet Specifications:

• Wear scale: substantial presence — balances the necklace and completes the ensemble
• Largest turquoise: 1" x 1 1/2" (bezel to bezel)
• Face width: 2 7/8"
• Inside length: 5 3/16"
• Gap: 1"
• Total inside circumference: 6 3/16” (S per SCJ size guide)
• Weight: 85.6 grams
  

ABOUT THIS SET:

Experience the enduring presence of this traditional Native American squash blossom necklace and matching cuff, attributed to Navajo silversmith Douglas Harrison, produced during the late twentieth-century statement jewelry period. Built around proportion, weight, and repeating form, the visual rhythm relies on matched elements— rope framing, silverwork, and saturated turquoise—rather than dense ornamentation.

The soft emerald-green and teal hues of the stones are interrupted by patches of golden-brown host rock. The visual character closely resembles Colorado's deposits, especially King’s Manassa, though comparable material is also found in Nevada—both highly prized for their range of color intensity and variation. As with most historic turquoise, the identification is stylistic rather than geological, and precise mine origin cannot be confirmed without sourcing documentation or laboratory analysis.

The bench-made beads form a structural backdrop for the square-cut flared blossoms, and the eight-stone statement naja. The bracelet repeats the palette and scale, confirming the pair was conceived together. The added silver appliqués on the cuff and dual-stone arrangement bring the ensemble into harmony. 

ARTISAN NOTE:

Jewelry bearing the “DH” hallmark is attributed to Navajo artisan Douglas Harrison. Signed works surface primarily through estate and vintage circulation, and are recognized for substantial gauge and generous stone use of the period.

As with many working smiths of the era, formal biography can be limited, and attribution rests on hallmark consistency and comparison across documented examples. Existing pieces, therefore, represent completed studio production rather than an active line, making matched sets notably less common than individual works.

PERFECT FOR:

• Collectors of signed Navajo silverwork
• Those drawn to green-tone turquoise
• Large-scale statement wardrobes
  
• Western formal and heritage dressing
• Building a coordinated vintage ensemble

✨ Collector’s Circle members receive a welcome offer on their first purchase.