Philbert Begay, Fire Opal Pin / Pendant

Philbert Begay, Fire Opal Pin / PendantPhilbert Begay, Navajo, Rare Black Fire Opal Pin Pendant Philbert Begay is the son of noted silversmith Richard Begay. This is a large Yei figure. The Yei is a Navajo diety, a symbol of prosperity. The rare, Black Opal gem measures 1 1 2" long by 1 2" wide. The Opal fires both green and blue with the slightest light. It is an incredible gem. The figures face is Ammonite. The color is a fiery, red orange. I bought the gemstones directly from an owner

He draws his inspiration from both his Navajo and Hopi heritage

Cast Cuttle Bone Design with a #8 Turquoise gemstone

It weighs about 4

Shell and Jet Maiden

Each Concho measures 1 1/8" x 3/4"

Sugalite and Lapis

It is made for a 7" wrist

Arland Ben Silver and Gold Bracelet

Hand made repeating Star Pattern Bracelet with a rare Lapis Gemstone

Lone Mountain is a very desirable

While Color is mainly a preference of individual taste

This is one of his last pieces