Native American Navajo Indian Calvin Begay

Calvin Begay: Navajo Jewelry Master

We have known and worked with Calvin Begay for several years. From the beginning, we have admired and

respected his work. We also have respected him as a person of high integrity

He was born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965, and grew up on the Navajo Reservation at Tohatchi. He began designing jewelry in 1975. His work reflects an extraordinary attention to detail, sensitivity to the most effective combination of stones and the highest standard of excellence.

His designs and work have won many awards, including Best of Show in the 1989 Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial. You can identify a piece by Calvin by looking at the precision of the inlay and the silver work. The beauty of his work has earned him feature treatment in Southwest Art Magazine and Arizona Highways Magazine.

As a designer, as well as a hands-on maker of jewelry, Calvin often signs his work and often includes the signature of one or more of his studio colleagues who do some of the silver smithing, inlay work and lapidary finishing in carrying out his designs. For an extended period, Calvin had his studio in Gallup at "A Touch of Santa Fe." During that time, he occasionally did not sign his work but relied the TSF stamp to be his halllmark.

Sometime around the end of 2006, Calvin terminated his association with TSF and discontinued use of that hallmark on his work, although A Touch of Santa Fe continues to use the hallmark. As a result, a bonafide Calvin piece may or may not be signed by him or carry the TSF imprint. Be sure to have your seller certify that a piece of Native American Navajo jewelry is, in fact, his work.

When you own a certified Calvin Begay work of Navajo jewelry art, whether it is a bracelet, earrings, necklace or pendant, you have an object that is both beautiful and authentic in its Native American heritage.

Calvin Begay's work can be found at the following Native-JewelryLink links:

For links to other Native American jewelry pages, see below

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This site is maintained by Aboriginals: Art of the First Person.
Business office located in Fort Myers, Florida at 15194 Harbour Isle Drive.
Questions: Call us at 239-482-7025 or 800-305-0185
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Calvin Begay: Navajo Jewelry Master We have known and worked with Calvin Begay for several years. From the beginning, we have admired and respected his work. We also have respected him as a person of high integrity. He was born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965, and grew up on the Navajo Reservation at Tohatchi. He began designing jewelry in 1975. His work reflects an extraordinary attention to detail, sensitivity to the most effective combination of stones and the highest standard of excellence. His designs and work have won many awards, including Best of Show in the 1989 Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial. You can identify a piece by Calvin by looking at the precision of the inlay and the silver work. The beauty of his work has earned him feature treatment in Southwest Art Magazine and Arizona Highways Magazine. As a designer, as well as a hands-on maker of jewelry, Calvin often signs his work and often includes the signature of one or more of his studio colleagues who do some of the silver smithing, inlay work and lapidary finishing in carrying out his designs. For an extended period, Calvin had his studio in Gallup at "A Touch of Santa Fe." During that time, he occasionally did not sign his work but relied the TSF stamp to be his halllmark. Sometime around the end of 2006, Calvin terminated his association with TSF and discontinued use of that hallmark on his work, although A Touch of Santa Fe continues to use the hallmark. As a result, a bonafide Calvin piece may or may not be signed by him or carry the TSF imprint. Be sure to have your seller certify that a piece of Native American Navajo jewelry is, in fact, his work. When you own a certified Calvin Begay work of Navajo jewelry art, whether it is a bracelet, earrings, necklace or pendant, you have an object that is both beautiful and authentic in its Native American heritage. Calvin Begay's work can be found at the following Native-JewelryLink links: Case 5A Begay Navajo Bracelets Case 5B Begay Navajo Bracelets Case 5C Begay Navajo Bracelets Case 5D Begay Navajo Bracelets Case 24B Begay Navajo Earrings Case 24F Begay Navajo Earrings Case 24G Begay Navajo Earrings Case 5 Begay Navajo Necklaces Case 3 Begay Navajo Pendants Case 3A Native American Begay Pendants Case 3B Native American Begay Pendants Case 3C Native American Begay Jewelry Pendants Case 3D Native American Begay Pendants Case 3E Native American Jewelry Begay Pendants Case 3F Native American Jewelry Begay Pendants Case 3G Native American Jewelry Begay Pendants Case 3H Native American Jewelry Begay Pendants Case 29 Native American Jewelry Begay Pin/Pendants For links to other Native American jewelry pages, see below After 15 years, Aboriginals: Art of the First Person closed its physical gallery on Sanibel Island, Florida in August, 2005. We now market and sell Native American Indian jewelry and turquoise on the Web exclusively, and by appointment locally. We also are represented at Gannon's Art & Antiques Mall and at the Lee County Alliance for the Arts, both in Fort Myers, FL. Nothing has changed except our ability to reduce our prices by eliminating store overhead. We pride ourselves on the quality of the Native American jewelry and turquoise we offer and we guarantee them for quality and authenticity. What customers say about us: "Susanne, I just received the bracelet and it is absolutely stunning! You were a pleasure to deal with. Thanks so much for your excellent customer service." "Thank you again for the opportunity to shop with you. May you find all that you need and all that you want on your path." ~~~~ "Superb! Even better than expected and really fast safe service. Top Notch!" ~~~~ "Beautiful...great packaging. wonderful attention." ~~~~ "Great communication and fast service...highly recommended." ~~~~ "Positive experience all around." ~~~~ "Nice item, just as described. Prompt shipping, careful packing. Thanks!" ~~~~ "Outstanding service and product. AAA+++"
Page last updated: All pieces guaranteed to be authentic. Money back return privileges guaranteed for 10 days from receipt of merchandise This site is maintained by Aboriginals: Art of the First Person. Business office located in Fort Myers, Florida at 15194 Harbour Isle Drive. Questions: Call us at 239-482-7025 or 800-305-0185 or email to sanibelart@comcast.net

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