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Post by ishbell on Apr 21, 2009 11:12:53 GMT -5
It seems to be all the rage now, I have a couple of genuine dead pawn rings which I wear. I had someone with some knowledge look at them. I've also gotten ripped by lying con artists . Are you familiar with these? Most genuine rings seem to have a split shank but I could be mistaken also the name of the silversmith is usually engraved somewhere. If you come across some please pm with the price & size and quick description. Thanks and I hope you find some........ Merci beaucoup, Liette
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Post by Rachel Ford on Apr 21, 2009 11:38:45 GMT -5
It seems to be all the rage now, I have a couple of genuine dead pawn rings which I wear. I had someone with some knowledge look at them. I've also gotten ripped by lying con artists . Are you familiar with these? Most genuine rings seem to have a split shank but I could be mistaken also the name of the silversmith is usually engraved somewhere. If you come across some please pm with the price & size and quick description. Thanks and I hope you find some........ Merci beaucoup, Liette Liette, dead pawn rings are of Navajo and Zuni tribes . First of all I would never buy one just because someone says its genuine. there seems to be alot of knockoffs to actual Native American craftwork...I wouldnt buy from anyone who is not a registered member from the tribes. remember anyone worth their weight in silver will have the jewelry ( or any other craft) stamped . You can find many online and even find silversmiths and Native jewelry makers to custom make you an original piece. Look around at ebay to get a better idea and from there youll see some of stores and smiths who specialize in such things. I did a quick check and found many of listings fairly reasonable too.....I hope this helps hon MML&R Rach
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Post by ishbell on Apr 21, 2009 19:06:26 GMT -5
I bought the 2 I have from an Ojibway friend, we do not have that kind of work here. I think Shannons's squash blossom necklace was Zuni though I'm not sure my rings are Navajo. Having something custom made would be great. I know there's a lot of fake ones floating around ebay that's where I got my fake one. If you can give me some names of people who do custom work just pm me. Thanks for taking the time to look for some
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