{"title":"Welsey Begay","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lapis-pendant-sterling-silver-navajo-necklace","title":"Lapis Pendant Sterling Silver Navajo Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lapis pendant necklace by Navajo silversmith Wesley Begay of Cornfields, Arizona, is a striking blend of heritage and personal artistry. The necklace showcases sterling silver beads paired with a pendant hand-stamped in an old-style concho design. The deep blue lapis, long valued for its bold color, is encased in silver that carries traditional Navajo motifs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1963 near Ganado, Arizona, Wesley grew up in a creative household—his mother Maggie was a master rug weaver, while his father Henry excelled at inlay jewelry. Though Wesley worked for many years as a facility manager, he never lost touch with the silversmithing he had learned from his father. After retiring in 2018, he devoted himself fully to jewelry-making, choosing to focus on overlay and stamped designs that honor Navajo tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace reflects Wesley’s respect for his roots and his decision to carry forward the skills of his family. The stamped concho design links past generations to today, while the lapis adds a modern vibrancy. With its graceful proportions and meaningful heritage, this necklace is both a wearable work of art and a testament to perseverance and renewal.      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Wesley Begay from Cornfields, Arizona \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant necklace \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecklace length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant size: 2\" wide, 3 3\/8\" including bail  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling silver, lapis \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":"WELSEY BEGAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334499893524,"sku":"488599","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/1325\/2372\/files\/488599-lapis-pendant-sterling-silver-necklace-1.webp?v=1760028089"},{"product_id":"kingman-turquoise-sterling-silver-overlay-navajo-earrings","title":"Kingman Turquoise Sterling Silver Overlay Navajo Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Kingman turquoise overlay earrings by Navajo silversmith Wesley Begay feature brilliant Kingman turquoise stones set within sterling silver designs that combine two forms of artistry: precise stamping above and refined overlay work below. Together, they create a piece rich in dimension and detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWesley, from Cornfields, Arizona, grew up surrounded by art—his mother was a master rug weaver, and his father specialized in inlay jewelry. Though he spent decades managing facilities for local schools, he returned to jewelry full-time after retirement in 2018. Choosing to focus on overlay work, he brings to life traditional Navajo forms with fresh interpretations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kingman turquoise, prized for its vivid blues, is the centerpiece of these earrings, contrasting beautifully with the polished silver. The overlay technique adds depth, while the stamped motifs nod to time-honored designs. Lightweight and versatile, the earrings carry both elegance and cultural meaning.      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Wesley Begay from Cornfields, Arizona \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost back dangle fishhook earrings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 2 1\/4\" drop, 5\/8\" at widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Sterling silver, Kingman turquoise \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":"WELSEY BEGAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51339624939796,"sku":"488151","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/1325\/2372\/files\/488151-kingman-turquoise-sterling-silver-overlay-earrings-1.webp?v=1760027695"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.wnpa.org\/collections\/welsey-begay.oembed","provider":"Western National Parks Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}