Cuff, Cluster, Turquoise, Rectangular Cabochon, Hallmark, Vintage, 3294

A BOLD, BEAUTIFUL BEGAY. 

This vintage statement cuff is hallmarked H. Begay of the renowned Begay family of silversmiths and southwestern artisans. It features 22 smaller sized turquoise cabochons surrounding a larger square one in the center. Silverwork of twisted wire and silver dots compliments the stones nicely. The settings are on a four-triangle wire silver band with conjoined ends. Classic and collectible.

• artist: possibly Henry H. Begay
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: H. BEGAY, Sterling 
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• measurements: inside: 6 1/8", gap: 1 3/8", face: 1 7/8"
• weight: 99 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• no stone chips or hairline fractures
• stone abrasions commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina 
• light wear from use
• style: JB3294