JSW818 Feather Earrings

Sterling silver and Turquoise earrings by Navajo silversmith Lydia Begay. Kingman turquoise with artfully detailed feather dangles have a total length of 2 3/4”.

Lydia Begay was born on the Navajo reservation town of Jeddito, in Arizona. Lydia is from the Red Water and Edge Water Clan, and she began silversmithing in her teenage years. Her father was a silversmith, and Lydia would watch him working as a child. Later she attended some classes on the reservation as well. Lydia loves what she does, and she respects her path in life.

The Kingman Turquoise Mine is one of the oldest producing Turquoise mines in North America. It was discovered by Native Americans over 1000 years ago. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful blue color but the mine produces many variations of blue and green turquoise.