{"product_id":"gilbert-begay-navajo-silver-overlay-storyteller-ring-with-turquoise-inlay-size-10-6-66","title":"Gilbert Begay, Navajo Silver Overlay Storyteller Ring with Turquoise Inlay - size 10    (6\/66)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabulous sterling silver overlay storyteller ring by celebrated Navajo artist Gilbert Begay.  This finely detailed ring depicts a Navajo village scene on a wide silver band.  It includes a top and bottom border of flush inlaid turquoise.  Stamped with Gilbert's signature and hallmark on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilbert Begay is a Navajo (Dine) jewelry artist and storyteller born in 1958, known for his intricate silver overlay designs and rich cultural narratives. He was sent to boarding school in Ganado, Arizona at age five, where he was not allowed to speak his native language and faced harsh discipline. Despite these challenges, he developed a passion for jewelry making from an early age.  Begay’s storytelling is a hallmark of his identity. He shares vivid tales of his boarding school experiences, which reflect the resilience and cultural pride of Navajo youth.  His art and stories are deeply rooted in Navajo traditions, blending personal history with cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Gilbert Begay, Navajo\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: size 10\u003cbr\u003eDesign Size: 7\/8\" long x 1\" wide, 3\/8\" wide band\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 13.6 grams\/.48 oz\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: sterling silver, turquoise\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6\/66\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47713248608361,"sku":"6\/66","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/IMG_5363_02cbf49c-51e4-49f6-829a-eea03ba8fc5d.jpg?v=1782145309","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/gilbert-begay-navajo-silver-overlay-storyteller-ring-with-turquoise-inlay-size-10-6-66","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}