Small oval Zuni turquoise inlay ring-Pawn Jewelry

Zuni handcrafted ring. The simple design features a small oval cast shank with turquoise inlay. The ring shows signs of wear and the turquosie stones have darkened in color from their natural coloring. A great example of small inlay Zuni ring.

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

Time period: current 

 measurements: approximately 3/4" x 1/2" oval mounting (all measurements are approximate)