Pawn jewelry- 24" Silver beads

Handcrafted beads made of solid sterling silver. The unique  necklace features both round and melon shaped bench beads that are spaced together to form a pattern.Light weight and easy to wear by themselves 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.

Time period: 1980's

Size: 6.5mm round beads & 5mm taper to 2.5mm melon beads

Measurement: 24"