Darryl Dean Begay jewelry
stands out from other Native American pieces due to the materials used and the
way they are made. Colors are an important aspect of this artist’s creations
and his designs usually reflect Navajo traditions in a modern, elegantly
contemporary setting. He often uses lapis lazuli, exquisite and rare
turquoise, mother of pearl, and coral in his jewelry—whether they be bracelets
or rings, necklaces or bolo ties. Having one of his creations will make your
collection of Native American jewelry more valuable. The pieces themselves are
one-of-a-kind, so you always know that you own something no one else has. You
can explore a wide range of Darryl Dean Begay jewelry online.
Buy only from online
stores that are authorized to carry Darryl Dean Begay's creations. Look for an
online store that is a known retailer of Native American jewelry and natural
American turquoise for over four decades. This way, you can be sure that you
are buying
authentic Darryl Dean Begay rings, bracelets, and bolo
ties.
Another way to tell an
authentic Darryl Dean Begay piece from fakes is to look for a certificate of
authenticity. Reputable retailers of Native American jewelry will always
provide proof to assure you of the artist's name and tribal affiliation. The
certificate of authenticity should also indicate the value of the item and the
materials used in making the piece.
Artistry
has been part of Darryl Dean Begay's lifestyle ever since he was a child. Ceremonial
sand painting and weaving were a normal part of his daily life. Darryl began to
make jewelry in 1997 when he learned traditional tufa casting. Raymond Yazzie
taught him inlaying techniques, and Myron Pantaeh showed him the importance of
patina, which helps bring out colors when used on silver. His creativity is
easily reflected by his creations—like the rare gem grade Bisbee spider web
turquoise tufa cast dragonfly bracelet. The piece uses a tufa stone precisely
carved to form a bracelet shank, while ensuring incredibly clean detail.
Dragonflies in flight are the main designs of the piece, but the bracelet's
centerpiece is the rare Bisbee turquoise cabochon
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