Pawn Jewelry- Coral cluster ring

Navajo handcrafted ring. Made of solid sterling silver and genuine  red coral.This unique finger features a round flower design with 8 round pieces of red coral. Its simple design is perfectly sized and easy to wear.The artist has used heavy gauge silver in crafting the ring making it very sturdy. This is a wonderful example of a rare red coral ring. 

 It comes attached to its original red pawn ticket.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 embedded in the Navajo culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & coral

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Mounting measurements :1" across