Signed-Calvin Begay Vntg Navajo Turquoise Lapis Orange Spiny Oyster Inlay Ring

Signed - Calvin Begay Vintage Navajo Turquoise Lapis Orange Spiny Oyster Inlay Sterling Silver Ring Size 6 1/2 US Markings “ TSF” hallmark for Touch of Sante Fe Albuquerque “Calvin Begay” “Sterling” Band Width ~ 3.5- 8.5mm Total Weight ~ 6.1 grams Inlay coverage ~ 3.2cm Verified Orange Spiny Oyster Verified Turquoise Verified Lapis Lazuli Verified Onyx Calvin Begay is an award winning artist, jeweler, designer and master craftsman, perhaps best known for his Starry Night Collection. He was born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965 and raised in Tohatchi, northwestern New Mexico 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. Made in the USA Hand tooled Handmade Aboriginal Indigenous Native American Collectible Investment Wearable Art Legacy Jewelry #4740