Large Navajo silver bead earrings-Pawn Jewelry

Navajo handcrafted earrings. They feature a 3 large saucer style silver beads stacked together. The unique design hang on a silver dangle wires. The heavyweight feel is a reflection of the craftsmanship. They have antique finish to them.

 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

Tribe affiliation: Navajo

Time period: current 

Mounting measurements : 2" x 1"