{"product_id":"vintage-stephen-j-begay-sacred-horizon-necklace","title":"Vintage Stephen J. Begay “Sacred Horizon” Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are artists who work with turquoise, and there are artists who let silver become the art. Stephen J. Begay has always belonged to the second group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional vintage necklace showcases Begay’s unmistakable architectural style—bold geometry, crisp engraving, and dramatic negative space brought together in a composition that feels both ancient and remarkably modern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece is anchored by an open crescent form surrounding a suspended blossom that moves freely within the frame, giving the necklace a subtle kinetic quality. Flanking the centerpiece are two elongated side panels featuring Stephen’s signature “eye” motifs, accented with deep oxidation and radiating fan elements inspired by traditional Navajo symbolism. Graduated sterling Navajo pearls complete the composition, balancing elegance with substantial weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e102 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a serious collector’s piece—handcrafted from heavy-gauge sterling silver and hallmarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSJB Sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stephen J. Begay (Navajo)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e102 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SJB, Sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-fabricated sterling silver with hand-cut and oxidized details\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMotif:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open crescent with floating blossom centerpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition with beautiful original patina\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those pieces that reminds me silver doesn’t need a single stone to stop you in your tracks. Stephen understood restraint. Instead of filling every inch, he gave the design room to breathe. The floating blossom almost feels like a compass suspended in space—a reminder that direction isn’t something you wear around your neck. It’s something you carry inside you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643448475825,"sku":null,"price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/693A536C-32B2-4F89-8640-38A299C20790.jpg?v=1782571568","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/vintage-stephen-j-begay-sacred-horizon-necklace","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}