Angela Begay

Angela Begay is a skilled Navajo jeweler rooted in the rich silversmithing traditions of the Navajo Nation. Early in her career, she worked with the legendary trading post jeweler C.G. Wallace in Zuni, New Mexico, placing her within the historic era when trading post collaborations helped introduce authentic Navajo jewelry to collectors across the Southwest and beyond.

From the beginning of her artistic journey, Angela embraced traditional techniques used by Diné silversmiths, including tufa casting, hand-stamping, and careful sterling silver work. She combines these time-honored methods with a keen eye for composition and natural stone selection, frequently setting vibrant turquoise, coral, shell, and jet into balanced, wearable designs.

As part of the broader Begay family legacy, a name well known within Navajo jewelry circles, Angela’s work reflects both cultural heritage and technical refinement. Her handcrafted pieces are valued by collectors of authentic Native American jewelry for their craftsmanship, storytelling qualities, and enduring connection to Diné artistic traditions.