Pawn Jewelry-Navajo with coral & turquoise

Navajo handcrafted cuff bracelet is made of solid sterling. Signed by the artist A.R. . It features detailed stamped edges and twist wire with alternating coral and turquoise in the center. The bracelet has a medium wieght and is easy to wear.This is a great example of a traditional Navajo turquoise and coral bracelet. 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,coral & turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current

Bracelet measurements:1" wide- Inside measurements :5-1/8" with 1-1/2" opening

** This bracelet will fit wrist sizes from 6-1/2" to 6-5/8"