Silver concho style post earrings-Pawn Jewelry

Navajo handcrafted post earrings.They have a rectangular concho style with unique stamping. The silver has a natural patina. Light weight and easy to wear.

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

 Measurement: 3/4" x 1/2" ( all measurement’s are approximate )