Pawn Jewelry-Petit point design coral pin/pendant

Navajo handcrafted pin/pendant. It features a round design of petit point hand cut pieces of coral. Petit Point jewelry refers to cluster-work that is made up of stones that are pear-shaped: oval on one end and pointed on the opposite. This type of work is typically made in round and oval designs, but other shapes are possible. The loop on the back allows for a small 1-2mm chain to go through. If you would like a large bail or loop put on we can accomodate. Please reach out directly to us an we can discuss pricing. 

 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 & red coral

Tribe affiliation:Navajo - Loretta Benally

Time period: current 

Overall measurements : 1-1/4  (all measurements are approximate)