Pawn Jewelry-Flower dangle earrings w/ grey mother of pearl

Handcarved flower earrings. Made of grey/black mother of pearl shell. The flowers are nicely carved. Light weight and easy to wear. They hang on silver wires. 

 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 & grey mother of pearl

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1 x 3/4" (all measurements are approximate)