North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 175

Navajo Number 8 Turquoise & Bear Claw Necklace

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included in this lot is a Navajo Native American sterling silver, bear claw, and Number 8 turquoise by Robert Begay. This beautiful Navajo necklace features a large pendant showcasing two stunning, polished Number 8 turquoise gemstones expertly set in a shadow box and surrounded by floral sterling accents. Two bear claws are additionally fixed to the pendant between either gemstone. The back of the pendant is signed by the artist Robert Begay and features his pictomark and hallmark “R. Begay”. The pendant is strung on a chain with silver beads. The necklace measures 22 ½” when unclasped and the pendant measures 3 ¾” x 2 ½”.