Nest Egg Auctions
Live Auction

Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry

Sat, May 20, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 187

Sterling & Turquoise Cuff Bracelet by Ben Begaye

Estimate: $400 - $800

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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$30,000 $2,500
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$100,000 $10,000
Piece of jewelry stamped as "sterling" on reverse along with the hallmark of Navajo artist Ben Begaye. One silver cuff with a large, teardrop shaped green turquoise cabochon in a bezel and ropelike setting. The band itself features feather iconography and wonderful embellishments. Cuff inner diameter measures approximately 2 1/4". Piece weighs 3.215 ozt (99.9 g). Silver on piece exhibits slight patina consistent with age of item but is in excellent condition overall. Keywords: Native American, Amerindian, American Indian, Navajo, Zuni, gemstones, gems, cuff, bracelet, bracelets, fashion