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6 3/8" Becenti for Calvin Begay petrified wood, jasper, and gaspeite silver channel inlay cuff bracelet<br><br>Calvin Begay is an award winning artist, jeweler, designer and master craftsman.<br>He was born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965 and raised in Tohatchi, northwestern<br>New Mexico. Calvin designed his first piece of jewelry at age 10, learning from<br>his mother an uncle. In more than 20 years as a jewelry designer and craftsman,<br>he has become a master in every aspect of the design and manufacturing process.<br>He has won numerous awards at the Gallup Inter Tribal Ceremonial, including Best<br>of Show in 1989. His jewelry has been featured in Arizona Highways and Southwest<br>Art Magazines. This gifted artist continually innovates and updates his designs,<br>working in both gold and silver, and adding new motifs and stones to his<br>repertoire. In his leisure time, Calvin participates in rodeos and rides in the<br>back country in his all terrain vehicles. When he creates jewelry, that wild<br>free spirit finds expression in precious metals and stone.He has a unique<br>ability to translate traditional Navajo inlay techniques into jewelry that<br>reflects his Native American heritage, yet have elegant and contemporary flair.<br>Calvin’s work is prized by clients and collectors, not only in the Southwest,<br>but throughout the United Stated and the world. In the artistry of Calvin Begay,<br>the stunning beauty of the untamed West is reflected in the combination of color<br>and design that create unforgettable pieces of wearable art.<br><br> Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures,<br>videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.
