J1691 Raymond Beard
J1691 Raymond Beard
Turquoise and sterling silver squash blossom necklace by Navajo silversmith Raymond Beard. Twenty-two Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cabochons are on 24” handmade silver beads (Navajo pearls.) The 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" naja has 14 cabochons.
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About the artist
Raymond Beard
Raymond Beard is a native Navajo, who started working silver in 1978. He works in several traditional styles, including Zuni needlepoint cluster and inlay, Black Hills styles and the traditional Navajo silver styles he learned from his family.
When we asked Raymond if he has a favorite piece, he said he is most proud of a large concho belt he made with a crow dancer in the middle, and clusters of stone surrounding it.
Today, Raymond works out of Gallup, N.M.