Native pawn jewelry is seen as an intimate relic of native peoples and a culture which is slowly disappearing into history. The more we learn of Native pawn jewelry the more we are convinced that the old silversmith carried a higher standard of their art for native Indians than they did for traders and non-Indians. Many pieces of beautiful Native Indian wearable art have been passed down through generations and have been lost or sold from original family members and found their way into Estate Auctions and bulk buyers. Many of these pieces are heirloom and museum quality that had not been recognized for their value and workmanship.