Pawn Jewelry-24" Navajo saucer beads

Navajo handcrafted saucer beads. Each beads is made of two pieces of sterling silver soldered together to form a saucer bead. The necklace has a medium wieght with the silver having a dark patina. Easily worn by itself or with your favorite pendant. 

The set comes complete with its orignal red pawn ticket from Gallup, New Mexico.The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900s when Native Americans and traders would exchange jewelry for food and other necessities, it is still used today and is embeded in the Navajo culture. 

Necklace: The length of the necklace is 24" and features saucer beads that measure approximately 13mm in size. Sterling silver hook & eye clasp

Time period: current