Rebecca
Begay has been an artist since she was young, but it was with help from her
husband Darryl that she learned the tufa casting method, which she soon
incorporated in her creations. Working with tufa enabled her to create abstract
designs and images on her jewelry. Her designs typically start out as drawings
before she carves and casts them. Each designer piece she makes has a unique
touch, since she carves new molds for every cast. When you buy a Rebecca Begay
piece, you are buying something nobody else has.
Many
of Rebecca’s one-of-a-kind pieces are sold online, but be careful. Make sure
that you are buying from an authorized retailer that specializes in carrying a
wide selection of Native American jewelry by different artists. This is the
best way to ensure that you are getting the genuine article.
Some
of Rebecca Begay's most notable creations are bracelets and pendants that
feature pops of color from gems and stones like turquoise, mother of pearl, lapis
lazuli, and coral. Color is one of the most important features in her pieces of
jewelry, and since she uses only the finest gems, you can be sure that you are
investing in highly collectible jewelry that can add value to your collection.
Rebecca's inspiration for her designer jewelry mainly comes from who she is—an
artist mother, Navajo woman, and Christian,
When
purchasing
Rebecca Begay jewelry online, always make sure that it is from a source
that is reputable and known to carry authentic Native American pieces. No
matter what you buy, make sure that it comes with a certificate of authenticity
to guarantee the name of the artist, the materials she used, her tribal
affiliation, and the piece's retail value. Some retailers work closely with
Rebecca Begay, too, so they may be able to order custom pieces on your behalf.
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