描述
P. Becenti For Calvin Begay Petrified wood/stone inlay sterling bracelet. Fits
up to a 6.5" wrist, 16mm wide.
Calvin Begay is an award winning artist, jeweler, designer and master craftsman.
He was born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965 and raised in Tohatchi, northwestern
New Mexico. Calvin designed his first piece of jewelry at age 10, learning from
his mother an uncle. In more than 20 years as a jewelry designer and craftsman,
he has become a master in every aspect of the design and manufacturing process.
He has won numerous awards at the Gallup Inter Tribal Ceremonial, including Best
of Show in 1989. His jewelry has been featured in Arizona Highways and Southwest
Art Magazines. This gifted artist continually innovates and updates his designs,
working in both gold and silver, and adding new motifs and stones to his
repertoire. In his leisure time, Calvin participates in rodeos and rides in the
back country in his all terrain vehicles. When he creates jewelry, that wild
free spirit finds expression in precious metals and stone.He has a unique
ability to translate traditional Navajo inlay techniques into jewelry that
reflects his Native American heritage, yet have elegant and contemporary flair.
Calvin’s work is prized by clients and collectors, not only in the Southwest,
but throughout the United Stated and the world. In the artistry of Calvin Begay,
the stunning beauty of the untamed West is reflected in the combination of color
and design that create unforgettable pieces of wearable art.
All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry
referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)
silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be what
it's marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6" wrist (non hairy), rings
photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if
the measurement is not given in the description then inside circumference is
shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.
