Pawn Jewelry-Silver ring

Sterling silver ring featuring a contemporary design.The unique ring looks as the silver has been folded in and around itself creating a striking look. It has a medium wieght and sets on a 1/2 round shank.  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 

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Ring Size:  * This ring can be sized to the following sized from 5-8

Overall measurements: 5/8" x 5/8"