Navajo Saucer Style Silver Beads

Handcrafted Navajo pearl necklace. Made of sterling silver, this traditional stlye featues oxidized saucer shaped beads. It hangs on a handmade clasp. It has a medium weight for its size and is easy to wear by its self or with your favorite pendant. 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.

Measurements:

Length: 20" Saucer Bead size: 8mm x 6mm