Technically, vintage pawn or dead pawn is jewelry which is collateral for a cash loan. Consequently, the owner never redeems their property. Additionally, they may not redeem their pieces within the time period that they agree to. The trading post is then legally able to sell these un-claim pieces. It is important to note, Native American Indians regularly use these shops as banks. It is common common practice to use these shops, on or near reservations,  as a temporary means to secure money for food and other necessities.

Realistically, Native American Indian buyers refer to pre-owned pieces as “vintage pawn, old pawn, or dead pawn”, even if it is never in use as pawn. 

Every once in awhile, you may come across old piece with an original old ticket attached to it. Most noteworthy, unscrupulous Native American dealers secure phony tickets. This is in order to make the vintage piece appear to be a pawn piece. Finally, this unethical practice is to deceive the buyer into believing the vintage piece has a more interesting and desirable provenance.

Technically, these pieces do not have the paperwork to properly be considered “pawn jewelry.” Although, the public generally refer to these pieces as such.

Finally, this website is a subsidiary of Tucson Indian Jewelry. Most importantly, Tucson Indian Jewelry is in Tucson, Arizona inside the American Antique Mall. Furthermore, the American Antique Mall is at 3130 E. Grant Road (at Country Club). Finally, Please visit our on-line store to purchase Native American Indian jewelry at Tucson Indian Jewelry.com

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