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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lark, post: 9470670, member: 13605&quot;]I agree with Aj. It is&nbsp; most likely NA. Classic design. Nice stone.</p><p><font size="5"><b>History of Old Pawn Jewelry</b></font></p><p>Old Pawn jewelry gets its name from its history. Starting in the early 1900s, pawning jewelry was a common practice between Native Americans and traders. Native Americans pawned jewelry in times of need, meaning most pieces were family heirlooms containing valuable turquoise and silver. Jewelry was a way for Native Americans to carry their wealth with them and have financial support in times of need.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="5"><b>How to Identify Old Pawn Jewelry</b></font></p><p><font size="4"><b>Gemstones</b></font></p><p>Turquoise is the most common stone found in Old Pawn jewelry. Natural turquoise is porous and will change to a greener color, so it isn’t uncommon for authentic pieces to have discolored stones.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><b>Weight</b></font></p><p>Older jewelry pieces will be heavy, as they contain a high amount of silver. This commonality in Navajo jewelry is easy to spot in person. Newer Old Pawn jewelry will be lighter and may not contain as much silver as their older counterparts.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><b>Craftsmanship and Design</b></font></p><p>Authentic Old Pawn jewelry features complex construction, intricate designs, and large turquoise stones. Pieces from <a href="https://www.taosnews.com/stories/vintage-treasure-the-beauty-and-history-of-true-old-pawn,48540" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.taosnews.com/stories/vintage-treasure-the-beauty-and-history-of-true-old-pawn,48540" rel="nofollow">circa 1945</a> will not have owners’ initials or makers’ marks, which is why it’s important to pay attention to other clues to indicate authenticity.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="4"><b>Wear and Tear</b></font></p><p>Authentic Old Pawn jewelry will have a natural gray patina, indicating age. It takes decades for the patina to develop and may appear grayer in dry climates like the southwest. Humidity will add a darker, blacker patina. Patina typically isn’t buffed off in order to preserve its history and value.</p><p><a href="https://www.securcareselfstorage.com/blog/how-to-identify-old-pawn-jewelry/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.securcareselfstorage.com/blog/how-to-identify-old-pawn-jewelry/" rel="nofollow">https://www.securcareselfstorage.com/blog/how-to-identify-old-pawn-jewelry/</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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