Pawn Jewelry- Navajo 3-stone ring

Navajo handcrafted silver ring.It features 3 turquoise stones mounted on a oval silver disc.The ring has dommed mounting with stamping along the edges. It sets on a heavy ring shank. It has been worn and has a few wear marks that can be easily  polished out. Live a note in the comment sectioin of the check out to let us know if you want it polished.

 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 & turquosie

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements : 1-1/2" x 1"