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VINTAGE NAVAJO SIGNED STEPHEN BEGAY TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER NECKLACE vafo














VINTAGE NAVAJO SIGNED STEPHEN BEGAY TURQUOISE STERLING SILVER CHAIN NECKLACE WITH FANTASTIC PENDANT. THE CHAIN NECKLACE MEASURES 24 INCHES LONG X 1/8 INCH WIDE BEADS. THE PENDANT ALONE MEASURES 2 13/16 X 2 1/16 INCHES. WEIGHS 70.1 GRAMS. SOME MINOR WEAR FROM AGE & USE. SEE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR MORE DETAIL.

Signed Richard Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise/Black Bear Paw Necklace







This unworn, brand new, beautiful necklace is a stunning piece of Native American jewelry, handmade by Navajo artist Richard Begay. The necklace features natural gemstones, mostly turquoise, with black stick coral accents. It is made of sterling silver. All of the silver pieces featured on this necklace are signed by the artist himself. This corded, beaded necklace hangs approximately 16.5 long. This is a versatile statement necklace that can be worn on practically any occasion.

Ann Begay Vintage Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Leaf Ring Old









Vintage and Museum Quality Specialists. Vintage and Museum Quality. This is a fabulous vintage Navajo large single stone silver ring. This wonderful ring contains a large center oval shaped Kingman turquoise stone. Surrounding the stone are impeccable silver works that consist of wave patterns, a thick rope, silver raindrop and detailed silver leaf. The ring contains a marvelous double silver shank that graduates into a single shank towards the back. Love this ring and the look of it so much. The center stone measures around 1-1/8″ x 5/8″. The ring face measures around 1-1/2″ x 1-1/8″. Handmade by Navajo artist, Ann Begay. The ring size is around 8. Make Us an Offer! All Other Museum Items. If the item breaks we will repair it for FREE. We are flexible and are happy to work with you! All international orders will cost only 12.00. We also will work with international buyers to help them not pay as much going through the process. Do you own a store? Nativo Arts wants to work with you! We are the #1 supplier to stores who want to sell the best and finest Native American jewelry. Make us offers today by clicking the blue make offer button at the top of the page! Nativo Arts was established to offer the largest selection of the best quality vintage Native American jewelry in the world, for the best prices. It has taken decades to acquire the collection that we offer to the world today. From A-list celebrities to average Joe’s, we work with everyone from all walks of life. Nativo Arts has supplied a vast number of movies with the best quality Native American jewelry. It is important to respect Native American culture and to realize how much difficulty and hard work an artist puts into a piece. We thank you for your interest and we are happy to work with you! “The Largest and BEST Collection of Museum Quality Vintage Native American Jewelry in the World”.

Vintage Richard Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Cast Nugget Belt Buckle 3 67.5g
Reada begay navajo sterling silver Royston turquoise cluster ring adjustable
Navajo Sterling Silver Sonoran Gold Turquoise Old Style Pendant By Timothy Begay













This is A Navajo Native American Sonoran Gold Turquoise Handmade Pendant By Timothy Begay. Old Style Finish Like Old Pawn. Please Don’t Hesitate To Make An Offer! Thank You For Looking. Height: 2 From Top. Width: Almost: 1 1/2. Weighs About : 19.1 Grams. Message Me With Any Questions Or Concerns You May Have About My Items Thank You!

Richard Begay Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Butterfly Concho Belt Buckle








Taking the shape of what’s known as a “butterfly” concho, this traditional Navajo belt buckle comprises sterling silver and turquoise. The butterfly shaped sterling panel is set with a single, oval turquoise stone at the center in a sawtooth sterling silver bezel, while the remainder of the piece is stamped with various designs including scallops, half moons, dots, and fine lines. Fits belt size 1? Weight22grams made by Richard Begay. Richard Begay was born and raised in Navajoland, Arizona. Throughout his art classes in school, he always wanted to create the perfect shape. His first career, however, took him into the Forest Industry. He soon realized that he wanted to follow the yearnings of his heart and create beautiful jewelry. He borrowed jewelry tools from his father-in-law and set to work, learning the demanding craft of silversmithing. Richard was immediately drawn to the intricate inlay work, for which he is known for. As he perfected his craft, Richard explored different techniques of inlaying. He was always searching for the best way, the most beautiful setting, the perfect harmony of material and craft. He also developed an eye for choosing the best stones for his inlay. Turquoise and coral are his favorite, but Richard used a wide variety of stones and shells, including malachite, spiny oyster, and pacific coral. Not limited to the usual in anything he did, he also inlaid opals, sugilite, lapis and other exotic stones into his award-winning pieces. The importance of harmony in his work was echoed in his silverwork, especially his pendants. In these pieces, he incorporated important symbols from his culture. Corn was a significant gift to the People by the Creator–it represents life to the Navajo. The Yei-Be-Che is the personal link between the Navajo gods and mortal man. The Bear, one of the four animals given to the first people, embodies power and wisdom. It was provided for protection and guidance, and to ward off evil. Richard also used the Steppe Design found in the wedding baskets and recreates special times, such as the social dances he goes to. Encircling it all is his extraordinary inlay, adding color and life. The beautiful things Richard looked for exist in his creations. Richard passed away in 2013.
