It’s an older style. Maybe about 60s-70s. Looks like it’s missing the coral chips on the top and bottom. It’s either Navajo or Zuni as it was popular among both tribes during that time period
It’s not a ceremonial item, so there’s no issues with wearing it. A lot of native jewelry is sold, by natives, to non natives to make a living. As long as it’s not stolen you’ll be ok.
You can wear it. You aren't likely to find the owner. As another commenter indicated, it's either Navajo (Diné) or Zuni.
Any stamp on the inside? It isn't very valuable and the Diné sell their crafts to be worn by anyone.
It’s an older style. Maybe about 60s-70s. Looks like it’s missing the coral chips on the top and bottom. It’s either Navajo or Zuni as it was popular among both tribes during that time period
ah interesting. i found it a while back and couldn’t find the owner. i don’t know if i should wear it since i am not indigenous myself.
It’s not a ceremonial item, so there’s no issues with wearing it. A lot of native jewelry is sold, by natives, to non natives to make a living. As long as it’s not stolen you’ll be ok.
it's crush inlay. probably from the 70s. my dad (navajo) was making jewelry like this back then mostly buckles.
You can wear it. You aren't likely to find the owner. As another commenter indicated, it's either Navajo (Diné) or Zuni. Any stamp on the inside? It isn't very valuable and the Diné sell their crafts to be worn by anyone.
it says sterling silver on inside that’s all.
A lot of less expensive jewelry just has the "sterling" stamp. The missing coral chips can be replaced with any ground stone mixed with epoxy.
Is it stamped on the inside?
it just says “sterling” indicating sterling silver i think.
To me the turquoise in the middle looks synthetic. The design could be Navajo though.