J491 Sammie Begay
Heavy duty sterling silver cuff by Navajo silversmith Sammie Kescoli Begay. The 1 1/4” – 3/4” cuff has three turquoise stones of various sizes and shapes set in heavily stamped and applique silver. The inside measurement is 5 1/2” with a 1” gap.
The Candelaria Turquoise mine is located in the Candelaria Hills, close to Tonopah, Nevada. The turquoise is a good quality stone of high blue color with an irregular black or brown, non-webbed matrix. Candelaria is not readily available and the mine is closed so it is considered to be highly collectible.
About the artist
Sammie Kescoli Begay
Navajo silversmith 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 quality gem grade turquoise, his pieces are unique in both quality and style.
Sammie is primarily a minister to his growing congregation (Ganado Glory Temple Ministries) on the Navajo reservation.
He approaches each piece he creates with the eye of a true perfectionist.
Sammie was one of the early silversmiths for Shades of the West in Scottsdale, Arizona.
