Made by Navajo Silversmith George Begay and is Signed GB Sterling. Bears are believed to be spiritual guides and representstrength and self-knowledge. The Navajo also believe that bears have supernatural powers, including great healing powers.
RARE Richard Begay “RB Sterling” 925 Silver Turquoise& Feather Baby 12 Necklace. This necklace is in EXCELLENT condition. The color on the stones is bright and have not been treated with any cleaner. The silver is also in excellent condition and has no breaks, cracks or weak spots. I did not clean this piece because I did not want to damage the stones or silver. I will include a polishing cloth for the silver for you to use as you see fit. See photos for further details. 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. Check out my other items listed here! This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “1111fouraces1111″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
This Is A Navajo Coral Belt Buckle By The Famous Darlene Begay. Multiple Items Being Handmade Stones May Look Different Than Pictures Listed. Don’t Hesitate To Make An Offer! Thank You For Looking. Weighs about 54.2 Grams. Message Me With Any Q. Uestions Or Concerns You May Have About My Items Thank You!!!! This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “nativewinds” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
RARE and Beautiful Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Bear Bolo Tie. Made by Navajo Silversmith George Begay and is Signed GB Sterling. Bears are believed to be spiritual guides and represent strength and self-knowledge. The Navajo also believe that bears have supernatural powers, including great healing powers. The bear is a symbol of deliberate action, introspection, soul searching, and insight. In addition, the bear is the guardian of the West. Please Refer to Pictures for Condition Details and Measurements. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “teho95″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
Pendant Shape: Round
Antique: No
Closure: Bolo
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day
6 INSIDE ALL THE WAY AROUND. FRONT PIECE IS APPROX 1 1/5 X 1 1/5. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “213jeri” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
This is A Navajo Natural Royston Turquoise Pendant By Bernita Begay. Don’t Hesitate To Make An Offer! Thank You For Looking. Weighs About 22.7 Grams. Questions Or Concerns You May Have About My Items Thank You! This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “nativewinds” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
But he also exemplifies the long history and continuity of Navajo jewelry-making: Begay studied under Fred Peshlakai, who had been taught by his father, Slender Maker of Silver, who was trained by Atsidi Chon, one of the earliest Navajo silversmiths. Begay in turn taught many others including his son, Harvey, now a renowned jeweler. You are Looking at a rare opportunity to own a highly collectible set. This is a well Crafted Kenneth Begay handmade and signed thick sterling silver cuff links and tie tack set. They are initialed JMH. The set weighs a solid 45+ grams. In my opinion “A Native American jewelry collection can never be complete without at least one Kenneth Begay piece”. This set would make an excellent addition to any Native American or jewelry collection. Will also make a GREAT gift idea. Thanks for looking and make sure to check out my other listings. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “my2shadows45″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
HARRY H BEGAY Bracelet #8 Turquoise Ingot Silver HHB Cuff Old Pawn Sterling RARE. By Navajo (MASTER) Silversmith, HARRY H BEGAY. Harry Begay’s pieces are hand wrought in the traditional style called “Ingot work”. Harry Begay melts his silver in a crucible and pours it into molds which he then works into desired shapes. Such work requires multiple annealings, which is the process of reheating silver to 1200 degrees to realign the crystalline structure of the silver molecules. Smithing in this fashion is a highly developed skill and very time consuming, therefore Harry’s work is valuable and rare. Hugely Collected in Japan, Harry is a Legend worldwide. A Fine piece for your Native American Jewelry collection! Bracelet face is 1 5/8th inch tall. Bracelet (Inner Cuff Measurments are)- 6 inches with a 1 1/4 inch space for a total of 7 1/4 inches. (Will fit a Large Sized Wrist) Size- Large. Stone- Natural OLD #8 Turquoise (Edgar Mine). Signed- by Navajo Silvermith, HARRY H BEGAY Braclet- Traditional. See Store for more LIVE Native American Jewelry Auctions!! Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Bracelets & Charms”. The seller is “sheilahare” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Up for sale is a sterling silver and turquoise RARE pendant by artisan Kenneth R. There is no marking indicating sterling, but it appears to have the same characteristics and patina as our other sterling pieces, and older sterling pieces were not always marked. The pendant is in a teardrop shape, with an 8-petaled sterling silver flower in the middle. The flower is surrounded by 4 turquoise cabochons in sawtooth bezels. The cabochons feel secure and tight. Measurements are approximately 1-1/4″ wide at the widest point and 2-1/8″ high, including bale. Hand polishing will happily be done upon request. Thank you for shopping goatewe! This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “goatewe” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
This sale is for a very nice pin, brooch, pendant. It is about 2 in diameter. The item is in nice vintage pre-owned condition, but may show some signs of wear. All sales are final. We will be happy to offer more pictures or answer any question. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “vintagelove67″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.