Pawn Spiny Oyster Shell Cluster Earrings

These earrings are from our pawn collection and feature a long oval stone with 5 small stom=nes clustered along the bottom. The earrings hang from a french wire. The piece comes attached to its original pawn ticket. The term "pawn" refers to jewelry that has been pawned to brokers. The practice of pawning jewelry began in the early 1900's 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.

Materials: Orange Spiny Oyster Shell & Sterling Silver

Measures: 2-1/4" long x 1" at the widest.