Pawn Jewelry- 3-stone Navajo bracelet

Handcrafted Navajo cuff bracelet. Made of solid sterling silver and stabilized turquoise. It features 3 hand cut turquoise stones in a unique flat mounting .Square wire base & heavy sheet silver, this is a sturdy bracelet. It has a contemporary Navajo style that is comfortable 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 their culture. 

Material: Sterling silver & turquoise

Tribe Affiation: Navajo

Time period: current

Bracelet measurements:1" wide- Inside measurements :5-5/8" with 1" opening

** This bracelet will fit wrist sizes from 6-5/8" to 6-3/4"