Just how old is this old cast squash necklace?

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Just got this back from my mother. I’d forgotten how beautiful it is…
Can you tell me the age of the piece and possibly the maker?? There is no hallmark that I can see.
The bead string measures 20" long
The blossoms 2" down to 1 5/8"

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I wish I knew more about Native American Jewelry styles to give you a better age estimate. But just judging from the quality of the stones (which look to be of high quality), the simple design, and the silver patina, I’m guessing at least 1960’s and maybe earlier. That’s just my guess. It’s definitely an older piece. Newer pieces nowadays and beginning from the 70’s use mostly stabilized turquoise unless it is a higher end piece.

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I would also call this 1960s, Navajo and Morenci Turquoise. The maker I imagine will remain a mystery. You had a different environment in the 1960s, buyers are still learning about this style of jewelry. Buyers are more concerned with the piece being authentic than by a certain artist. Great piece.