Pawn Jewelry-7-stone turquoise necklace

Navajo handcrafted necklace.The necklace features 7-Kingman turquoise stones that are mounted on a curved mounting. The blue cloloring of the stones are stunning. Set in solid sterling silver the neckalce lays perfectly. It has a medium weight and hangs on a silver chain. A silver spring ring clasp holds them securely.

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 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Stone mounting measurements: 2-1/2" across with the stones  tapering from 3/8"x 1/4"  to 3/4" x1/4" x 1/2" ( center stone)

Chain measurement: approximate 16"