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Red Coral Turquoise Native American Pawn 5 Strand Vintage Necklace 25 inch
$ 226.51
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Red Coral Turquoise Native American Pawn 5 Strand Vintage Necklace 25 inchFree Shipping in US.
Native American Pawn.
Native American Santo Domingo, Red Coral, Silver Bead and Turquoise Five Strand Necklace.
Mediterranean Coral 1/4 inch. Turquoise 3/8”.
Five Silver bench beads on each end and secure lobster claw closure.
Necklace Weight 111 grams (3.9 oz).
Necklace 25 inch long.
This necklace was purchased directly from a historic Shop owner and trader in Gallup, New Mexico. From a private collection.
Vintage age and slight wear.
Great collectable necklace.
Native American craftsmanship.
Native American Pawn Jewelry
Throughout history pawn by our Native American’s, has been used as a economic and safekeeping activity for material possessions. Guns, saddles and jewelry move in and out of pawn shops during the seasons. Guns and saddles are needed during hunting season and round up and Jewelry is worn during the summer dances and ceremonies. The pawn shop is the place to safe keep possessions when not needed.
Native American jewelry, old pawn and vintage jewelry made for Native American’s by Native American’s is believed to be a higher quality and most likely made specifically customized to the buyer’s request and size. This jewelry had different purposes and could be used as decoration, ceremonial or a display of wealth.
Besides the beauty, craftsmanship and artistic nature of Native American Jewelry; is that it was once owned, worn, appreciated and used. If the jewelry spirit could talk it would tell of the happy times, sad times, celebrations, ceremonies and its travels in its first life. If you are lucky enough to own a piece of Native American Pawn Jewelry and treasure it, you will add your own story, spirit and share the emotional bond with our Native American treasure and history.
Red Coral
The Southwestern Native Americans have prized and used Red Coral since the 1870’s. It is believed Red Coral maintains harmony in the heart encourages peaceful feelings and inspires creativity. Red Coral can also be used as a sign of wealth and status. Today quality Red Mediterranean Coral is very difficult to obtain. It is becoming more valuable and hard to find.
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