Turquoise Cluster Bracelet-Pawn Jewelry

Traditional Navajo petit point cluster bracelet. It features geuine turquoise from Kingman, Az. The stones form a double round pattern in the center with unique silver designed accents. The sides of the bracelet feature 5 more additional. It has a medium weight for such a large bracelet. 

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 Native American culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Inside Measurement: Inside measures 5-1/4" with a 1-1/4" opening.* This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6-1/2 to 6-3/4"

Width measurements:  width of 2" and tapers to 3/8" (all measurements are approximate)