1970s Authentic Navajo Begay Crafted Silver and 50 similar items

Nice example of Southwest native American craftsmanship during the 70s when there was a high demand for their craft. Based on the RB mark, most likely a creation of Rita Robert Begay although the mark on this ring is inscribed with a tool and the Sterling is in script whereas the book (“Hallmarks of the Southwest” by Barton Wright) shows the initials in standard letter print. Regardless of its pedigree, the turquoise stone is the most desirable bright sky blue and the old coral piece is a deep red with a feather flowing at an angle creating a bit of a figure eight shape. The top portion is 7/8” x ”; no dents; ring shank slightly off which is not uncommon when a ring has been worn with love – it doesn’t affect its wear, but could be smoothed by a jeweler (proper tools.) Overall, it is in very good, wearable, vintage condition. U.S. Size: 6 Total Weight: 3.6 grams Lovely piece of history to wear or collect. Give a Gift – Help the Hungry! 10% OF EVERY Eye Impact SALE GOES TO World Vision TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. Gift Giving Gifting, Estate Jewelry, 1960s 60s 1970s 70s, Southwestern Art, Sterling 925, New Mexico, Arizona Craft, Rita Robert Begay, Old Dead Pawn, Handcrafted, Fund Raiser Raising, Beautiful Mountain, Leaf Plume, Fred Harvey, Semi Precious Natural Polished Stones, Sky Blue Oval Cabochon, Sterling Silver Metal, ETX Si RB Ster Turq Coral Ring