Sterling Silver Nugget Ring

This handcrafted Navajo ring features a twist wire shank with an unusual silver nugget at the top. The piece 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. 

Width of 3/16" with a silver nugget of 3/8" x 3/8"