Pawn jewelry-Blue cultured opal & silver bracelet

Zuni handcrafted cuff bracelet featuring 8 petit point cultured opal stones.The unique design is made of sterling silver with twist wire and stamped leafs elements. It has a medium wieght and lays perfectly on the wrist with its curved shape. Easily shaped to fit most wrists.  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 & Cultured opals

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current

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

** This bracelet will fit wrist sizes from 6-1/4" to 6-3/4"