Navajo handcrafted ring. The ring features a extra large turquoise stone with striking lite brown matrix.Mounted in saw tooth bezel and surrounded by detailed stamping.The ring shank is adjustable allowing the ring to fit sizes from 7 to 9 comfortabley. This is one of largest turquoise rings we offer, and is a true stunner.
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 and turquoise
Tribe affiliation: Navajo
Overall measurements of the mounting: 2" length & 1-3/8" wide-stone: 1-3/4" x 1-1/8"