18k Gold Butterfly Necklace
Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
Item #6C214
18k gold necklace by Rebecca T. Begay featuring a tufa cast butterfly pendant with inlaid natural Birdseye Kingman turquoise, Lone Mountain turquoise, and Mediterranean coral. The sculptural butterfly design combines textured goldwork with clean, geometric inlay, creating a strong contrast between the organic tufa-cast surface and the precision of the stonework. Substantial in weight and presence, this piece reflects Rebecca Begay’s signature style and elevated use of gold in contemporary Navajo jewelry.
Necklace Length: 18"
1.75" Pendant Width, 2.5" Pendant Height
Weight: 46.11 grams (18k Gold)
- Size
- 18″ length
- Era
- Contemporary
- Metal
- 14k Gold
- Turquoise mine
- Kingman, Lone Mountain
About the artist
Rebecca T. Begay is a jeweler and artist who was inspired to be an artist at an early age. Rebecca is pleased that her pursuits have become a reality. In the fall of 1997,...
See all pieces by Rebecca Begay →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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