Mans Old Pawn SterlingTurquoise Horseshoe Ring.

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Wonderful old Morenci Turquoise and sterling ring. Signed sterling & handmade .Pawn ticket states Navajo, 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" , almost 1 oz in weight . The Dineh (Navajo) are and always have been the original American silver masters. Size 11.

"Old Pawn" Our definition: From the time Navajo's began making jewelry for themselves, through the mid 1950's, there was no need or desire to stamp the inside of a piece of silver jewelry with any information. Jewelry was made to wear, by the owner or family members.Turquoise was much loved by southwestern native Americans. Their mining of turquoise dates back to prehistoric times.The expression "old pawn" refers to pawning ones personal items, often at a trading post, for the necessities of life.