Description
Leroy Begay Navajo Sterling/14k Turquoise and coral tufa cast cuff bracelet,<br>signature in interior, tested sterling and 14k gold, natural stones 1 3/8" wide<br>Fits a 6.5" wrist 1" gap 66.7 grams.<br><br>Award-winning silversmith, Leroy Begay was raised in Pinon, Arizona, located on<br>the Navajo Reservation. He has been making traditional Navajo jewelry for over<br>30 years.<br>Traveling extensively throughout the southwest, Begay finds inspiration for his<br>jewelry designs in the sights he sees. Bridges, various architectural elements,<br>rock formations, even automobiles fuel his imagination and are reflected in his<br>work.<br><br>Using sterling silver and 14k gold, Begay designs each piece, then hammers,<br>cuts, and solders his creations into shape. All the stones that Begay uses for<br>inlay, as well as cabochons are natural and of the highest quality cuts. His<br>pieces have gleaned numerous design awards including first place from the Santa<br>Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market, two of the<br>most prestigious shows in the southwest.<br><br>Adornment was an important element of Native American communication. Begay’s<br>beautiful jewelry pieces speak strongly to his artistic visions and cultural<br>traditions.
