Pawn Jewelry-Zuni needle point cluster ring

Zuni handcrafted cluster ring. Made of solid sterling silver and genuine turquoise. This unique ring has a curved mouinting that wraps around the finger when worn. 44 hand cut stones are mounted in a oval pattern with twist wire elements. The setting is mounted on a adjustable shank that allows you to wear it on multiple fingers ! A truley unique 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

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current 

Mounting measurements : 1-1/8" x 1" curved