Pawn Jewelry-Navajo turquosie pendant set in 12kt gold fill

This pendant in Navajo handcrafted and is set in a combination of sterling silver & 12kt gold fill.It features a tear drop shaped turquoise stone that is mounted high which shows the coloring and texture perfectly.The unique mounting consists of gold fill wire that has been twisted.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 their culture. 

Material: Sterling silver, 12kt gold fill and turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current

measurements: 1-1/2" x 1"