Old Pawn Jewelry

Old Pawn jewelry is the most highly collectible of all Indian made jewelry.  Our selection is mainly from the 1940-50's. This is jewelry made by Native American Indians, for Native American Indians by Zuni and Navajo silversmiths.  At that time they did not sign or stamp their jewelry, however a few of our pieces have initials scratched into them.

When a Navajo man or woman wanted a piece of jewelry he went to a silversmith, usually a relative.  The piece was made to order and scaled to the wearer's size and build.  In most cases the buyer furnished the makings-silver, turquoise, old jewelry or whatever was needed.

Bracelets	Concha Belts
Squash Blossoms	Turquoise Tab Necklaces