Unique Jewelry Designs by Rebecca Begay

Rebecca Begay is one of the fastest-rising women Navajo artists these days. Her husband, who is also her mentor, is the famous silversmith Darryl Dean Begay, but this is not the reason why her pieces are coveted by serious Native American jewelry collectors. It is for her unique style that many collectors and co-artists respect Rebecca Begay.

Unlike other well-known artists, Rebecca Begay started learning silversmithing and other jewel-making techniques later on in her life. Nevertheless, she has proven her innate talent and dedication with her award-winning creations. She and her husband have won many major prizes including "Best of Class" in the Santa Fe Indian Market. She has also received ribbons for her works in the 2008 SWAIA Fellowship. Moreover, some of her best jewelry pieces were featured in several publications and magazines.

Each of Rebecca Begay''sjewelry is unique. But if there is one style that you will notice in most of her work, it would be her use of floral patterns. She has a lot of floral tufa cast rings, bracelets, and pendants that are made from 18kt gold and silver. Aside from flowers, Rebecca also likes dragonflies and butterflies. She employs different stones such as turquoise and coral to create stunning pieces.

Rebecca is likewise a highly respected expert when it comes to sandstone and tufa casting. These techniques are two of the earliest and most difficult arts of silversmithing. They require precision in order to produce truly stunning results. It usually takes Rebecca a day or two to finish carving designs and another day completing a piece of jewelry.

The works of the Begays are available online in jewelry stores they partner with. These shops are usually dedicated to selling Native American jewelry and have been in the business for decades. They have built a proven reputation for trading only authentic Native American wearable art.