Navajo single turquoise stone ring

Navajo handcrafted ring. The ring features a single turquoise stone wrapped with heavy twist wire. The sides of the ring have unique stamping that help frame the stone. It is made from heavy silver and has a nice feel. 

 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 and turquoise 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1" length & 5/8" wide - the stone: 3/4" x 3/8"