Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Jimmy Begay JR. (Navajo, B.1954) Sterling Silver & Turquoise Chain Necklace
- Price realized
- $458
- Pre-sale estimate
- $500 – $800
- Hammer price
- $375
- Category
- Necklaces & Pendants
- Sold
- December 6, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2 - GILDED WINTER: FINE JEWELRY & ESTATE COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 2025
Lot description
Native American sterling silver and turquoise pendant necklace, Jimmie Begay Jr. (Navajo/ Dine, New Mexico, b.1954), large triangular pendant with bezel-set Nevada Blue turquoise, on heavy Byzantine chain with graduated links, shaped box closure set with two turquoise cabochons, pendant and clasp hallmarked JBJ sterling, pendant (inclusive of bail): approx 3.25"l, 1 5/8"w, necklace: approx 16"l, 133.8 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: The family of Alfred A. King (Texas, 1916-2006) great-grandson of Captain Richard King, founder of the now 825,000 acre Texas King Ranch. NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.