Description
Native American Ray Begay Vintage Bear Claw Ring Navajo – This is a large oversized Ray Begay Navajo bear claw ring with turquoise and red coral. Some of the marking has worn with age but the Ray and Large fancy Be are still clearly visible. It also has the Begay sterling mark with the word sterling is block letters where the top of the R is joined to the top of the L. Ring size is 5.5. The top of the ring measures 1.56″ north to south by 13/16″ wide east to west across the center. The top holds its original natural mined turquoise and natural red coral stones. It also has a decent sized bear claw that has some age fissures on the surface from age. The ring setting is beautifully hand crafted with very thick, solid sterling silver. Strong and durable. Will last and last. Back is solid. Side edges have deep cut work and it has a split shank. It is from an estate and was kept is excellent, original condition. No dents or dings or tears to the sterling. Stones are good. No inclusions. Never altered. All original. No damage or repair. A lovely, showy ring by a famous Navajo silver maker for your collection.
