Coral & Turquoise 10X Doublet »

John Begay

Item Purchased
Savvy Price $375.00
Gallery Price $425.00
Title
Coral & Turquoise 10X Doublet
Artist
John Begay
Medium
Sterling silver, coral, turquoise, Kevlar cording.
Size
Diameter of doublet is 1 3/4. Kevlar cord is 36 in length, hanging down 18 from the lobster clasp.
Date of creation
2007
Condition
Mint!
Turquoise
Natural turquoise, as is the coral
Description
Eight domed cabochons of turquoise on one side and coral on the other, individually set in silver sawtooth bezels rest on the silver collar of each side of the doublet. Lobster claw silver fitting echoes the functionality of the doublet.
Design
John echoed the Kevlar cord's texture in the cavity between each lens.
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About The Artwork
A tasteful means of keeping a magnifying loup handy, tucked under your blouse until needed, but good enough looking to wear outside as a pendant unlike any other.
About The Artist
Although John has family members who were well recognized as silversmiths during the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's, he learned to cut turquoise, tufa cast and to perform general silversmithing by watching friends and co workers beginning in 1972. He has worked alternatively in Flagstaff, Winslow and Scottsdale making an assortment of items such as bracelets, rings and earrings. From 1985 until 2006 John was employed by the White Hogan in Scottsdale, Arizona, making and repairing jewelry for Jon Bonnell. During the 1980's Begay participated in the Heard Museum's Indian Market. In recent years he has assisted rather famous jewelry designers, Victor Beck and Jesse Monongya with the execution of their jewelry. John's classic sense of design is matched with his highly refined craftmanship. SavvyCollector.com is proud to offer the work of this gentle and talented man.
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