Pawn Jewelry-Navajo wide bracelet & band ring set

Navajo handcrafted set of a wide cuff bracelet & wide band ring. The set is made by Navajo silversmith Glenn Livingston who has a great style of jewelry making. He might have learned from his mother Rita Lee who is known for her detailed repousee´stamping. The incredible stamping continues on the inside of the bracelet and the ring with a pattern reminiscent of Navajo storm designs . It is crafted from heavy guage sterling silver. 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

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current

Bracelet measurements: 2" wide- Inside measurements : 6" with 1-1/2" opening

** This bracelet will fit wrist sizes from 7" to 7-1/2"

Ring size: 11.5