Castle Dome Turquoise Butterfly Concho Pin

Unique vintage accessory from our PAWN collection features a vibrant nugget of turquoise set in a smooth bezel at the center of a butterfly-shaped concho-style pin. A curved design and fine stippling complement a vintage patina making this a real gem of a find! Measures 3 1/8" x 1 5/8" The piece comes attached to its original pawn ticket. The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900's 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.