{"product_id":"snake-coral-cluster-squash-necklace-effie","title":"Native American Zuni Coral Cluster Snake Squash Blossom Sterling Silver Necklace by E. CALAVAZA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuni squash blossom necklace hallmarked \"Effie C. Zuni.\"\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eSterling silver coral design with flat-head snake naja\u003cbr data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eTraditional Zuni snake motif with inlaid detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eVintage collector-level necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet red-orange corals \u0026amp; inlaid coral snake eyes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench-made beads strung on chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook-and-eye closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked with family stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent — see \u003ca href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"openConditionGuidePopup()\"\u003eSCJ Vintage Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace Specifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear scale: matinee length per SCJ size guide — naja pendant rests above the bust \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorals: 1\/4\" x 1\/4\" (bezel to bezel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaja pendant: 2 3\/8\" x 2 5\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlossom length: approx. 1 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead diameter: 6-7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length (including clasp): 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 96.6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eThis Native American coral squash blossom necklace reflects the distinctive design language associated with Effie Calavaza and the Calavaza family workshop. Known for the flat-head snake motif that winds around turquoise or coral stones, the family developed one of the most recognizable visual vocabularies in Zuni jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eHere, the snakes coil around vivid red-orange coral cabochons, carrying the motif across the necklace with strong visual rhythm from blossom to naja. Their small, inlaid coral eyes add a precise, labor-intensive detail that sharpens the character of the design and has become closely associated with Calavazas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eHandcrafted in sterling silver, this classic squash blossom form brings together sculptural silverwork, bold color contrast, and a motif-driven composition with lasting collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTISAN NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eEffie Calavaza (1928-2019) remains one of the best-known names in Zuni jewelry. She began silversmithing in the mid-1950s after learning the craft from her husband, Juan Calavaza, and is generally understood to have remained active into the mid-1970s. Working primarily in sand-cast sterling silver, she became known for nugget design and for surrounding large turquoise and coral stones with her now-iconic snake motif, a visual signature closely associated with her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eCalavaza received recognition for her artistry at the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico, and her jewelry has been represented by respected Southwestern dealers, including Richardson Trading Company of Gallup, New Mexico. Her pieces are typically stamped with the mark \"EFFIE C. ZUNI,\" a hallmark also used within the Calavaza family workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eA widely collected artist, Effie Calavaza’s work helped define a distinctive style within Zuni silversmithing. Her legacy continues through her daughters—Georgiana Yatsattie, Gloria Jean Garcia, and Susie Calavaza—who also became jewelers and carried forward the family’s celebrated design tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Calavaza workshop pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose drawn to snake-themed jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact squash blossoms with visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a coordinated vintage ensemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Collectors Circle members receive a welcome offer on their first purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Cactus Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44097114865861,"sku":"00002NEMNJ1219","price":3273.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0956\/9221\/files\/9130022.webp?v=1776524592","url":"https:\/\/www.silvercactusjewelry.com\/products\/snake-coral-cluster-squash-necklace-effie","provider":"Silver Cactus Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}