Turquoise cuff by Navajo silversmith Sammie Begay. Five turquoise cabochons ranging in size from 3/8” x 3/8” to 1/2” x 5/8” are set in heavily stamped appliqué Sterling Silver. The cuff is 1 3/4” at the widest point. The inside measurement is 5 1/4” with a 1” gap.
Sammie Kescoli Begay produces some of the most beautiful traditional and deeply stamped sterling silver jewelry to be found in Indian Country.
About the artist
Sammie Kescoli Begay
Navajo silversmith Sammie Kescoli Begay produces some of the most beautiful traditional and deeply stamped sterling silver jewelry to be found in Indian Country. Using heavy gauge ingot silver combined quality gem grade turquoise, his pieces are unique in both quality and style.
Sammie is primarily a minister to his growing congregation (Ganado Glory Temple Ministries) on the Navajo reservation.
He approaches each piece he creates with the eye of a true perfectionist.
Sammie was one of the early silversmiths for Shades of the West in Scottsdale, Arizona.
