Native American Old Pawn Bracelet Apple Coral Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Navajo Made.

This old pawn bracelet is full of traditional style. It features natural Apple Coral set on a heavy gauge Sterling Silver Cuff. The Sterling drops and hand stamped traditional designs add character. Finished with a brushed satin polish. As a general rule, we leave all vintage and antique jewelry in their current condition. Each piece develops its own character over time adding to the uniqueness and value of the item. This hand-made Old Pawn Bracelet is 1/2" wide. It'll fit a 6-1/2" to a 7-1/2" wrist. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist Gilbert Tom. You'll receive one of the two pictured below.

Throughout the Indian lands the trading posts serve as pawn shops. When Native Americans need money, they can sell the artwork and jewelry they have made or collected. This is one of the ways older vintage jewelry and artwork comes onto the market. In some cases the items were traded for a small loan and kept on hold with intent to redeem the items later when the loan is repaid. If the loan goes unpaid for the contractual length of time, the items are considered "dead pawn", also known as "old pawn", and can be sold by the trader as payment for the loan. Sometimes vintage or antique Native American items that have been acquired from long time owners or from personal collections are given the name Old Pawn, especially if they are tarnished or worn, although they did not come from a pawn shop or reservation trading post. Overall the term indicates that the item is authentic and pre-owned.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC