Pawn Jewelry-Navajo turquoise cluster pendant

Navajo handcrafted post earrings. They feature a curved triangle shape with a cluster of 7 stones. The unique shape allows hangs on a triangle bail and a 20" chain.It has a medium weight and are easy to wear.A tradtional design for a Navajo pendant. (Matching earrings-SKU Vintage609)

 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 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1-1/2" with a 1/8" to a 1" taper (all measurements are approximate)