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Sammie Kescoli Begay – Navajo
Sammie Kescoli Begay produces some of the most beautiful traditional and deeply stamped sterling silver jewelry to be found in Indian Country. Using heavy gauge ingot silver combined with gem grade turquoise, often supplied by us, his pieces are unusual in both quality and style. Sammie is primarily a minister to his growing congregation on the Navajo reservation. He approaches each piece he creates with the eye of a true perfectionist.
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Seven extremely rare gem grade natural Super X turquoise cabochons were chosen to create this stunning one of a kind ingot bracelet. The cabochons are deep sky blue with electric vibrant reddish-brown spiderwebbing. Matching perfectly, together they create an unforgettable and exotic look when clustered on the bracelet face. They sit on a heavy hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver shank, deeply stamped on each side. Sammie has included beautiful overlay patterns reminiscent of sun beams above and below the cluster with four large droplets in between the side stones. The finished piece is highly collectible wearable art created by a master jeweler.
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$895.00
This amazing cluster bracelet created by Navajo jeweler Sammie Kescoli Begay is set with five gem grade natural Candelaria spiderweb turquoise cabochons. The gems are deep blue with vibrant reddish and chocolate brown webbing signature to the mine. Sammie has rolled and hammered a heavy sheet out of ingot sterling silver to create the shank. The band is split in two sections in the center of the piece with beautiful overlay patterns and four large droplets. Sammie has deeply stamped the ends of the bracelet with an elegant design completing the piece. The finished bracelet is a fine collectible, perfect for everyday wear or for that special occasion.
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$1,295.00
This handsome bracelet is made from thick hand rolled and hammered sterling silver ingot. The shank is wide and substantial on the wrist. It is deeply stamped and chiseled in Sammie's signature style. Large hand made buttons sit in the center of the elegant flares displayed on the outer edges of the piece. Scallops are created and applied beneath the bezel. An outstanding gem grade natural Easter Blue turquoise of the finest quality from the mine is the central focus of the piece. The cabochon comes from the artist's private collection and is deep aqua blue green with complex golden-brown and chocolate spiderweb matrix. The finished bracelet is unique to the artist, striking to look at and wonderful to wear.
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$1,495.00
The versatility and creativity of Sammie Kescoli Begay's remarkable talent shines with this fine and beautiful ingot bracelet. Heavy sterling silver ingot is rolled into an elegant shank. The edges are stamped in his signature style. Gorgeous designs reminiscent of butterflies adorn each side. A spectacular and rare gem grade natural Blue Gem turquoise sits atop the bracelet. The thick cut gem is a stunning blue green with gold matrix and electrical intensity. The finished bracelet is a masterpiece of collectible jewelry.
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Navajo master ingot artist Sammie Kescoli Begay continues his tradition of creating masterpieces with this exceptional three phase bolo tie. The labor intensive ingot sterling silver is hand rolled and cut into three pieces. The first bottom layer of the piece is deeply oxidized to make the 3D effect of the design pop. The second is cut and pulled to create the distinctive ridges. The third layer is hand pounded, deeply stamped and overlayed on either side of the stone which is also encircled with a large beaded design and a hand chiseled bezel. The artist has selected an exquisite rare gem grade natural Candelaria spiderweb turquoise cabochon to set in the center of the piece. The deep blue stone exhibits an incredible amount of depth with dark vibrant reddish-brown webbing. The artist included matching gem grade Candelaria in the tips of the piece as well. The final result is the creation of an exceptional heavy gauge piece that is of the finest collector quality.
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Master ingot artist Sammie Kescoli Begay has created one of the finest bracelets of his career by selecting a jaw dropping two hundred and eighty two carat specimen of rare gem grade natural Blue Gem turquoise to set in this marvelous one of a kind creation. The gem exhibits exquisite color combinations of blue and green with complex golden-chocolate-brown host rock matrix. To find Blue Gem of this size and quality from this now depleted mine is virtually impossible. Sammie has created the piece out of labor intensive ingot sterling silver. Each design element is hand rolled, hand pulled or hand pounded, then expertly stamped using Sammie's home made tools. The finished product is a masterpiece.
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Navajo artist Sammie Kescoli Begay has hand cut six magnificent rare gem grade natural Mediterranean oxblood coral cabochons into perfect squares to set in this exquisite watch bracelet. The corals are set as rows at the opposite ends of the piece on either side. The shank is heavy hand rolled and hammered ingot sterling silver, deeply incised on the sides. Most amazing is the large sweeping shell designed to hold the watch in place. The sides of the watch are cleverly help by a wire that can be pulled for easy removal.
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Grand master Navajo silversmith Sammie Kescoli Begay has created one of the finest bracelets of his career. The piece is made through the labor intensive technique of hand rolling and hammering ingot sterling silver. Each layer of the design is hand forged and overlayed to create the bracelet. Sammie has set a one hundred and five carat rare high grade natural Number Eight turquoise of extraordinary beauty into a hand chiseled bezel. The bezel encircling the stone is surrounded by dozens of tiny droplets. Lightning patterned overlay is set against a finely etched background with two silver stars set above a floral side panel of unusual beauty. The exquisite gem is a gorgeous light blue with fine tight golden-brown webbing and chocolate matrix. Number Eight turquoise of this size is seldom if ever seen on today's market.
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