{"product_id":"alvin-lula-begay-navajo-sterling-silver-channel-inlay-ranger-belt-buckle-set","title":"Alvin\/Lula Begay Navajo sterling silver channel inlay ranger belt buckle set","description":"Alvin\/Lula Begay Navajo sterling silver turquoise\/coral inlay ranger belt buckle set.   Fits up to a .75\" belt.   Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures.   Fully functional.    All items will likely have some age appropriate\/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have.   Circa last quarter of the 20th century.    This is in \"New old Stock\" condition, likely 20-30 years old but has never been on a belt.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1956, Alvin and Lula Begay were both born into artistic families in Winslow, Arizona. They have worked as a silversmithing team since 1991, each serving their own role; Alvin works on the overall composition and construction of the piece, while Lula works on the setting\/cutting of the stones as well as the polishing and final touches. The dynamic pair is known to not use any pre-made findings, everything outside of earring posts are handcrafted. Alvin is especially known for using his techniques of double and triple overlay, reversible necklaces, shadowboxes, and engraving--often all on the same piece! While still very adept in the art of jewelry-making, Alvins first love is bareback riding in rodeos. He grew up in a traditional Navajo life style on the reservation and is a natural athlete and cowboy. He has competed for 10 years, winning championships in 1987 and 1989. Although Alvin is a very humble and unassuming individual, he is one on AIRCAs top award winners. Awards in jewelry-making are also no stranger to Alvin; among several awards, he has won first with a necklace in a competition in Dallas, Texas.","brand":"www.estatefreshaustin.com - Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660859314392,"sku":"a1aba1vq1a1cx31a12","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/il_fullxfull.7049893012_g42z.jpg?v=1757908348","url":"https:\/\/estatefreshaustin.com\/zh-hans\/products\/alvin-lula-begay-navajo-sterling-silver-channel-inlay-ranger-belt-buckle-set","provider":"Estate Fresh Austin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}