Pawn Jewelry-Navajo graduated bead earrings

Navajo handcrafted dangle earrings. These traditonal Navajo bead earrings feature 3-graduated beads per earring.The vary in size from approximately 10mm to 15mm with stamping on the largest bead, The natural patina of the silver can be seen on the earrings. 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 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1-1/4" with graduated beads from approximately 10,12 & 15 mm