{"product_id":"sz9-large-philbert-begay-navajo-sterling-silver-high-grade-turquoise-coral-ring","title":"sz9 large Philbert Begay Navajo sterling silver high grade turquoise\/coral ring","description":"sz9 large Philbert Begay Navajo sterling silver high grade turquoise\/coral ring.    Tested and guaranteed solid  sterling silver, circa last quarter of the 20th century.   Some expected wear, weight and measurements in pictures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilbert Begay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilbert Begay is a very talented Navajo silversmith who comes from a famous silversmithing family including his four uncles and father, the late Richard Begay. Philbert learned the art of silver work from his father by polishing and finishing pieces for him as a young boy. Philbert also excels in intricate silver inlay, a technique his father is famous for. After growing up around the art of jewelry and learning many skills from his father, Philbert’s natural talent in jewelry-making has given him a name of his own. He is now an expert at overlay, applique, stamp work, cutting, polishing and inlaying stones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter attending the Colorado Institute of Art, Philbert began working with his father part-time and is now a full-time silversmith specializing in sterling silver and 14K gold contemporary Navajo jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe does excellent work and is gaining a reputation as an outstanding smith. He works with many different stones but mainly turquoise, coral and lapis. His silverwork is rooted in traditional Navajo designs and accented with fine, natural stones. Traditional motifs and pictorial subjects create modern, rather than overtly contemporary, designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is a member of Kinlichinii Natoh Dine’, the Redhouse Tobacco Clan. He resides in Flagstaff, Arizona. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"www.estatefreshaustin.com - Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51509472461016,"sku":"sx1gkggsgskshgsgg","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/il_fullxfull.7844457898_rkts.jpg?v=1774585192","url":"https:\/\/estatefreshaustin.com\/ja\/products\/sz9-large-philbert-begay-navajo-sterling-silver-high-grade-turquoise-coral-ring","provider":"Estate Fresh Austin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}