Ray Begay Navajo Sun Face Pendant – Sterling Multi-Stone Inlay

Signed by Ray Begay and stamped STERLING on the reverse — a Navajo multi-stone inlay sun face pendant pairing hand-cut zigzag silver edging with a mosaic of coral, turquoise, lapis, spiny oyster, onyx, jasper, and mother of pearl across a circular face motif and a chased feather dangle. The Begay family are among the most collected names in Navajo silverwork.

• Signed "Ray Begay" and stamped "STERLING" on the reverse of the main circular element — read in hand; the Begay family's inlay tradition runs from workshop pieces to master-tier micro inlay with an active collector market.
• Multi-stone channel inlay across two elements: a circular sun face with radiating mosaic upper half and banded lower half, plus a die-stamped, hand-chased feather dangle with flush-set inlay at the tip.
• Hand-cut zigzag decorative edging on the flanking wing extensions — a detail that marks handwork, not production casting.
• Eight distinct inlay materials confirmed: coral, spiny oyster, lapis lazuli, turquoise, onyx, jasper, mother of pearl, and sterling silver frame — a full-spectrum mosaic palette in under four inches.
• A substantial 27g of hand-fabricated sterling.
• Pendant only — no chain included. The folded and soldered sterling bail fits any chain in your collection.

(SKU: gbv000227)

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This is a Pendant from the Southwestern, Turquoise & Mexican Silver collection, signed by Ray Begay of the Begay family of Navajo silversmiths. It is made of Sterling Silver (925), Coral, Spiny Oyster, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Onyx, Jasper, and Mother of Pearl. It measures Approx. 3.5in and weighs 27g. Condition is Excellent Vintage.