Pawn Jewelry- Zuni ring w/ pink cultured opal

Zuni handcrafted ring,made of solid sterling with pink cultured opal inlay.The ring features a round flower design with 7 petals.Nicely detailed, this is a great little 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 & pink cultured opal

Tribe affiliation: Zuni

Time period: current 

Overall measurements of the mounting: 1/2" round