Pawn Jewelry- Navajo cluster ring

Navajo handcrafted cluster ring. Featuring 13 Kingman turquoise stones from Arizona. This uniquely styled ring has a slight curve to it allowing it to form to the finger when worn. The ring is signed with the hallmark of "HI" the artist along with the word "sterling" It is light weight and easy to wear. 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 & Turquosie

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Ring Size:  * This ring can be sized to the following sizes  6.5,7,7.5,8.0,8.5

Overall measurements: 1-1/4" length x 1" width