Pawn Jewelry- 2- Navajo rings

2 - Navajo handcrafted rings. Featuring 2 turquoise stones per ring.Each of the rings have a unique design of silver flowers spaced throughout the setting.Both rings are stamped by the artist.The rings can be bought together or as a set. 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. (Contact us directly if your would like to purchase one of the rings and not both as they are priced as a set) 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Ring Size:  * This ring can be sized to the following sized from 4-8

Overall measurements: 1-3/4" x 3/4"