Pawn beads? Navajo?

Hi again, I bought these years ago in my FAV silver shop near Tucson. No hallmark, but very pretty. Any info on where/when? How old? Are these “pearls” if they are really discs? Sorry, just learning…

23 stamped beads, stamped on both sides.
8 medium unstamped discs.
8 small pearls.
48g

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I believe these are referred to as Navajo disc necklaces.


So pretty! But I can’t help you with any info on age, sorry.

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I’ve heard them referred to as pillow beads. I really love the starburst stamping pattern on yours, so different/1

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thank you! I so appreciate it- I couldn’t find anything even with my pic…

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yes, thanks- that’s why I picked 'em. Best shop in Tubac, AZ!!!

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I’ve always wanted to go to Tubac. A good friend of mine lives in Phoenix, and we get out there quite a bit, but it’s usually in the summer (due to my husband’s work schedule) so we always go north instead of south from Phoenix. Love both your sets of beads!

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Oh yeah, I get it- lived in Tucson for almost 20 years, but really it’s worth the heat-go to TUBAC! :slight_smile:

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