This ebay hobby was started one day when I purchased a "Old Pawn" Navajo Bolo at an local antique market and first put it on. I immediately knew what I've heard others  talking about over the years. I felt a Great Overwhelming Pride of the Spirit of the Navajo Indian who crafted the special piece many years ago. That one day, not long ago, I got the bug. The understanding of what I've heard from others over the years, but until that day had not experienced. This was a special gift from a Proud and Humble Indian Artist who was doing this to feed his family. I truly hope one day that everyone can experience that magic for yourself.      

This listing is for A STUNNING NAVAJO  "OLD PAWN" STERLING TURQUOISE ROOSTER BROOCH. THIS LARGE HAND WROUGHT EARLY FRED HARVEY ERA PIECE FEATURES A STRIKING ROOSTER WITH A BLUE TURQUOISE EYE SET INTO CLASSIC NATIVE BEZEL SETTING.  IT IS ENTIRELY COVERED IN OLD CLASSIC NATIVE HAND STAMPED  DETAILS AND HAS THE EARLY STYLE CLASP ON THE BACK.  THIS IS THE LARGE MODEL AND A  SPECIAL WHIMSICAL  PIECE.  IT IS A RARE MODEL MADE WITH THICK GAUGE SILVER AND SHOULD GO TO A LOVER OF THE HARD TO FIND NATIVE PIECES.  IT MEASURES CLOSE TO  2  INCHES TALL AND IS COVERED IN A  DEEP WARM PATINA THAT WE ALL LOVE. HE IS SURELY WORTHY OF YOUR GROWING NATIVE COLLECTION. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS PIECE DURING OUR NATIVE "OLD PAWN" JEWELRY SALE PRICES! 

THIS PIECE TESTS AS COIN SILVER .900 OR HIGHER. 

In Addition to the the Skilled Craftsmanship that the Native Americans possessed, they also went to great work to use stones that have special natural powers. The most common, Turquoise was mined in several states in the Southwest and is a stone of Strength. It purifies the body and dispels negative energy. It is also known to aid in the absorption of nutrients, enhances the immune system and for detoxification of the body. Red Coral is another favorite of the Native American. They would trade for this beautiful stone as it's not indigenous to their lands and is a stone of Diplomacy. It brings Inner Peace helps to Accelerate the Transfer of Knowledge. It's easy to see why they chose these stones for their stunning jewelry!  Many of our pieces include beautiful Spiderweb Turquoise and the deep stunning Red Coral that is only found in the early pieces. It is hard to guarantee the exact mine each stone came from but we do our best to honestly "guesstimate" the region from our current knowledge and the dealers/estates etc. we purchase from.         

If you like this great piece, Please view our other listings for more great finds that I'm sure you'll enjoy. Add us to your favorite sellers and check back for more hard to find "Old Pawn" and "Fred Harvey Era" items & more! We'll try to find something for everyone! Thanks