Pawn Jewelry-Navajo single stone bracelet

This unique cuff bracelet is Navajo handcrafed. It features a irregular shaped turquoise  stones that is mounted on a open round & wrap wire frame. It is made of solid sterling silver. The mounted has saw cut details that make this bracelet stand out from the rest. 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 

Inside Measurement: 5" with a 1-1/4" opening * This bracelet will fit wrist sizes 6" to 6-1/2"*

Width measurements: 1-1/2" to a 1/4" taper

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