Pawn jewelry- 19 strand liquid silver necklace w/pendant

This unique necklace features 19 strands made up of thin silver tubes. They are strung on a cord that allows them to stack perfctly. This is a very unusual style that is often reffered to as " liquid silver". A beautifully crafted pendant dangles from the neckace making a perfect set. The pendant is removable. 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 &  turquoise

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Neckalce Measurement: 30"

pendant measurements:2-1/4" x 1-3/8"