Pre 50's Navajo Style Genuine Turquoise Spiny Oyster Gaspeite Sterling Silver Earrings 0389-242842-ER
Pre 50's Navajo Style Genuine Turquoise Spiny Oyster Gaspeite Sterling Silver Earrings.
These earrings are gorgeous examples of hand made jewelry. They feature a beautiful cluster design made from hand cut stones of Genuine Turquoise, Spiny Oyster and Gaspeite. These vibrant stones have been set against the brilliance of hand crafted Sterling Silver and constructed with traditional techniques. This classic Old Pawn design was modeled on early twentieth century pieces displayed in old magazines such as Arizona Highways. These post earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist. You will receive one from the group pictured below.
Throughout the Indian lands the trading posts serve as pawn shops, with the trader usually involved in a pragmatic form of banking - part of the process known as pawning. Most reservation Indians convert their cash into silver and Turquoise jewelry and woven articles made from their Native wool. When in need of money or commodities their assets are used as securities for loans. At times the trading post vault is the safest place in which to keep valuables. In this case the Native American pawns the items for a minimum loan and is happy to pay the interest rate in return for the security of his goods. If the articles are not redeemed after the contractual length of time, they become "dead pawn" otherwise known as an "old pawn" and may be sold by the trader. |