Signed - Calvin Begay Navajo. Vintage Turquoise Inlay Watch Band / Bangle

Signed - Calvin Begay, Navajo. Vintage Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Inlay Sterling Silver Watch Band / Bangle / Tips Watch face is only a prop, untested. not included in this sale. Can be included for free upon request by buyer. Markings “Sterling” “Calvin Begay” hallmark for Calvin Begay Verified Sleeping Beauty Turquoise No cracks, no chips, no loose stones Meant to fit 7 - 7 1/4” wrist (w/addition of a watch face) Total Weight ~ 28.9 grams Total Length Watch Bangle ~ 15cm (Closed) / 16cm (Open) Total Length w/traditional Size 3cm Women’s round Watch Face ~ 19cm Width ~ 6mm - 1.5cm Thickness ~ 3 4mm Born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965, Begay was raised in Tohatchi, New Mexico and began designing jewelry at age 10. Calvin Begay's jewelry combines traditional Navajo inlay techniques with contemporary styles. His work is very popular among collectors. Calvin Begay is an award winning artist, jeweler, designer and master craftsman, perhaps best known for his Starry Night Collection. Calvin designed his first piece of jewelry at age 10, learning from his mother and uncle. In more than 20 years as a jewelry designer and craftsman, he has become a master in every aspect of the design and manufacturing process. He has won numerous awards at the Gallup Inter Tribal Ceremonial, including Best of Show in 1989. His jewelry has been featured in Arizona Highways and Southwest Art Magazines Handmade Made in the USA #5936