Pawn Jewelry-Navajo bracelet w/ cultured opals

Navajo handcrafted cuff bracelet. Made of solid sterling silver with white oval cutured opals. The unique design features flowers and leaves in a decorative pattern. The wire frame of the bracelet narrows and curves open at the ends to create a comfort fit ! It is a wonderful example of  tradtional Navajo bracelet with a twist.

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 & white cultured opals

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Inside Measurement: 5-1/2" with a 1-1/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6-1/2 to 6-3/4"

Width measurements: 1-5/8" and tapering down to 7/8"

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