{"product_id":"michael-thomas-jr-navajo-sonoran-gold-squash-blossom-necklace","title":"Michael Thomas Jr. Navajo Sonoran Gold Squash Blossom Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Thomas Jr. Navajo Sonoran Gold Squash Blossom Necklace. Sterling silver handmade Navajo pearls strung on 28\" long silver wire with 6 Sonoran gold turquoise cabochon squash blossoms on each side. Center naja with 10 Sonoran gold cabochons and decorative sterling silver twist wire and dangle centerpiece. Necklace hangs down 17\" including 3\" long naja. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":ta\" class=\"a3s aiL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adM\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMICHAEL THOMAS JR. \n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003eMike Thomas Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a contemporary \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003eNavajo (Diné) silversmith\u003c\/span\u003e whose career has spanned several decades, solidifying his place as a highly respected figure in southwestern Native American jewelry. Unlike artists who heavily document their personal lives, Thomas has let his meticulous handiwork speak for his biography.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003eHis professional career took root during the \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e1970s and 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e, a golden era for the revival and appreciation of traditional Native American jewelry. He continues to actively handcraft collector-grade pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003e Operating primarily within the Southwest, he mastered the complex Navajo techniques of \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans,Arial,sans-serif,Noto Color Emoji; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10,10,10);\"\u003eheavy stampwork, leaf work, and intricate silver wire framing\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Gordon Collection ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53213343187125,"sku":"J9497","price":4980.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/1941\/3941\/files\/Photoroom_20260923_122949-Photoroom.jpg?v=1792183949","url":"https:\/\/thegordoncollection.com\/products\/michael-thomas-jr-navajo-sonoran-gold-squash-blossom-necklace","provider":"The Gordon Collection ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}