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Old Pawn Rings
Most of our old pawn rings, date to the 1960's and '70's. (Please read our article on what old pawn jewelry is.) This is jewelry is often 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.
We have done our best to photograph them in such as way as to best represent the genuine color of the turquoise. However, due to the differences in computer monitors, the colors many vary some from the actual color.
Please bear in mind that the majority of turquoise stones contain intrusions from the host rock material and the presence of other minerals that give each stone its own unique character and color. This is what is called matrix. For many of us, matrix is a desirable quality that contributes to the over-all beauty of turquoise.
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MIKEY-MOUSE-RING-EB44 This adorable Mickey Mouse ring is signed "C & P Lamy/Zuni". The inlay work is extremely well done, so much so that the ring looks three dimensional, when actually the surface is flat. Mickey is 11/2" and the size is 9. Circa 1970's. See Mickey Mouse bracelet on our Old Pawn Bracelets page. $295 |
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GHAN-DANCER-RING-EB14 Signed "S & A Hattie/Zuni", this stunning ring features a katchina dancer expertly inlaid with turquoise, coral, jet and mother of pearl surrounded by perfect turquoise petite point stones in an oval that is 1 5/8" tall by over 1 1/4" wide. Circa 1970's. size is 10. $295 |
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SNOOPY-RING-EB45 Unsigned Zuni inlaid Snoopy ring created with mother of pearl, jet, turquoise and coral. 1 3/4" tall, circa 1970's and the size is 6. $249 |
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OP-TURQ-RING-EB22 1970's well made Navajo turquoise ring, unsigned. 1 1/4" by 1 ' wide and the size is 9. $150 |
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QUANDELACY-RING-EB18 Stunning Zuni inlaid ring 2" long. Signed by Dickie and Amy Quandelacy's whose work is variously described as "raised solid inlay work" or "raised, carved, three-dimensional channel inlay." Dickie typically did the silverwork, while Amy did the stonework. Their work is marked with D. & A. Q. This abstracted double hummingbird design for which Dickie and Amy have become known, originated with Ellen Quandelacy. While the two no longer work together, both Dickie and Amy continue to use the design. Size 6. See matching necklace on our Squash Blossom Necklace page. $295 |
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OP-TURQUOISE-RING-EB20 1970's Navajo turquoise ring. Turquoise is a beautiful shade of green with golden rivers of matrix running through it. 1 1/16" by 1 1/16", size 6 1/2. $129 |
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