Present in this lot is this beautiful Old Pawn Navajo Silver Multi-stone Eagle and Feathers Pendant Necklace, circa 1930s - 1940s, signed by "FJ". Vintage pawn jewelry generally refers to the time period between 1900 and 1960s and is generally more desired than contemporary Navajo jewelry or silver work. The term Old Pawn (aka "dead pawn") originated from the turn of the last century, as Navajo’s (as well as other tribes) would pawn personal items in trade for supplies. These personal items were very-well made pieces that often would go unclaimed (as pawn is a loan with interest added), which then would be called dead pawn. What makes old pawn jewelry so special is that this is the jewelry the Native Americans made for themselves and wore as adornment and a display of wealth that was often passed down in families over generations. The silver pendant necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted classic Navajo vintage pawn silver and turquoise construction that shows sawtooth bezel setting Cripple Creek turquoise and Coral cabochons below an eagle; below the cabochons are silver feathers. Classic Navajo motif design stampings surround the eagle. Reverse is stamped, "FJ". The silver cable chain has a spring ring clasp. The condition of this Navajo Old Pawn pendant necklace is good displaying rich patina throughout with no obvious signs of damage and shows a good overall condition. Measures 14.25"L from clasp, pendant is 3.5"L x 1.375"W. Collective weight is 26.8gms.