Elongated turquoise stone ring

Navajo handcrafted ring. The ring features a elongated turquoise stone wrapped in heavy guage twist wire.It is mounted on two pieces of heavy 1/2 round wire. A simple design that is easy to wear anytime. 

 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 and turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1-1/4" x 3/8"x 1/4