{"title":"Lee Wesley","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"spiny-oyster-floral-sterling-silver-navajo-earrings","title":"Spiny Oyster Floral Sterling Silver Navajo Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese spiny oyster floral sterling silver earrings are the collaborative work of Navajo artisans Lee and Verna Wesley, elders from Sanders, Arizona. The handcrafted set features amber spiny oyster shell framed in sterling silver, arranged in a floral-inspired design. Their vivid color and graceful silhouette make them a rare, heirloom-quality piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a once-in-a-lifetime creation, this pair represents the culmination of decades of skill and partnership. Elegant and deeply meaningful, these earrings are not only jewelry but wearable testaments to collaboration, tradition, and legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee and Verna, both in their seventies, have spent a lifetime working together to blend their unique silversmithing styles. Known for their dedication to old-style Navajo silversmithing, their pieces are treasured for authenticity, craftsmanship, and heart. This collaboration reflects decades of shared artistry, love, and cultural continuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Lee and Verna Begay from Sanders, Arizona \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost back earrings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 1 1\/2\" tall, 5\/8\" at widest point  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Purple spiny oyster shell, sterling silver \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted, Native American jewelry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot eligible for any discounts or promotional offers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LEE WESLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334452085012,"sku":"491030","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/1325\/2372\/files\/491030-spiny-oyster-floral-sterling-silver-earrings-1.webp?v=1760028012"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-kingman-turquoise-inlay-cuff-bracelet","title":"Sterling Silver, Kingman Turquoise Inlay Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sterling silver, Kingman turquoise inlay cuff bracelet by Navajo artist Lee Wesley of Sanders, Arizona, showcases exceptional lapidary skill and precise inlay workmanship. The central inlay cabochon features hand-cut Kingman turquoise stones fitted into sterling silver channels in a flush inlay design, framed by hammered silver patterns and linear detailing. Four turquoise stones on each side lead to sterling silver feather details at the ends of the cuff, completing the balanced and symbolic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlush inlay work requires years of lapidary experience and precision stone cutting, and this cuff reflects master-level craftsmanship. Each stone is carefully shaped and set to fit seamlessly within the silver channels, creating a smooth, continuous surface. Lee Wesley’s work demonstrates not only silversmithing skill but also the artistry of a master lapidary—where stone and silver meet with precision, patience, and experience. The result is a cuff that reflects both technical excellence and traditional Navajo design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Lee Wesley from Sanders, Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay cuff bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver with Kingman Turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop inlay 2\" with 6\" cuff; opening of 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted, Native American jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot eligible for any discounts or promotional offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LEE WESLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52328321024276,"sku":"491029","price":945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/1325\/2372\/files\/491029-Navajo-Bracelet-Lee-Wesley-1.webp?v=1775625371"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.wnpa.org\/collections\/lee-wesley.oembed","provider":"Western National Parks Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}