Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Bracelet Dead Pawn

Maker: Most likely Zuni or Navajo, but there is no maker's hallmark which is common of Native American. Made in the early 1970s or prior. Approx Age: Vintage (Circa mid-century, possibly earlier). Size: Inside circumference measures 5 7/8 inches plus there is just over a 1 inch gap, making it fit an approx.

It measures 2 3/4 inches at it's widest point. Weighs an amazing 136.5 g.

Additional Info: Tested as Sterling Silver. Handmade with numerous, beautiful turquoise cabochons. Old, natural turquoise, which has turned a darker shade of green in places from age.

Condition: Vintage, good for it's age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description.

PAWN: What is "Pawn" or Dead Pawn? " Technically, it just means an item which has been "pawned and let go (not paid for) by the owner. A lot of people associate dead pawn with vintage or antique Native American Indian jewelry. This is not always the case. Not all old Indian Jewelry has been "pawned" and "lost, " and not all Indian Jewelry that has been pawned and lost is necessarily old.

"Old Pawn" on the other hand, traditionally referred to the personal jewelry certain Natives used to leave on "Pawn" with the trading post back in the day. This was their personal jewelry and therefore thought of as being of higher quality. Then buyers would come in looking for some of that "old pawn" jewelry (because they thought it was made better than the stuff made for the tourists). However, the words "old pawn" are often now interchange with "dead pawn" or just pawn. " The word "pawn does not describe the age of a piece. At Western Trading Post, when we use the terms pawn or dead pawn, it simply means the item has come out of pawn at some point. If we say "old pawn, " it means an older item which has come out of pawn at some point.

We try to describe the approx. Age of a piece using words like contemporary (1980s to now) or vintage (1970s and 60s) or old 1950s or earlier and antique (approaching 100 years old, circa 1920s or earlier).

Western Trading Post is family owned and operated. Located in Arizona just north of the Tohono Oodham (Papago Indians), just south of the Akimel Oodham (Pima Indians), just east of the Ak-Chin Oodham (branch of Pima Indians) and only a short driving distance from the Apache (Ndee), Navajo (Dine), Zuni, Hopi, Yavapai, Mojave, and Hualapai Indians. We specialize in Native American Indian and Cowboy items. We also hold a monthly auctions at our store.

Check it out at WesternTradingPost. THANK YOU for your business! The item "Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Bracelet Dead Pawn" is in sale since Tuesday, June 06, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Bracelets". The seller is "westerntradingpost" and is located in Casa Grande, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Jewelry Type: Bracelets
Metal: Sterling Silver
Country of Origin: USA
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo or Zuni
Signed?: Unsigned
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Material: Turquoise
Ethnic Origin: Indian
Featured Refinements: Native American Sterling Silver Bracelet
Style: Cluster
Main Stone: Turquoise