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What is a silver concho?

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What is a silver concho?
A concho is a decorative shell and a silver concho is one that’s made of silver. Concho jewelry was created by Native Americans and the word concho is a Spanish word for shell. Over the years the shape of concho has morphed a bit and is now less like a shell and more like a flat oval or round piece. Shop a collection of authentic concho jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Sterling Silver turquoise Old Pawn petit point Concho belt VMB
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Petit Point Sterling Silver Concho Belt 10 concho's and the belt buckle. This is a
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1960s American Belts

Sam W. Graves, Navajo Nation, sterling silver 36.5" long concho belt
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted 110 gram sterling silver concho belt by Navajo silversmith Sam W. Graves is a true
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Late 20th Century American Belts

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concho Belt
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful handmade Concho belt was purchased in 1990 and never worn. It features 9 sterling
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1990s American Belts

Sterling Silver Leather Navajo Concho Belt OLD PAWN Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Navajo Concho Belt with 9 Concho's and a Large Belt Buckle. Expertly Hand made by a
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1950s American Belts

Native American Silver, Coral And Turquoise Belt
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Native American sterling silver concho link belt. The have a floral design and are
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20th Century North American Belts

Calvin Maloney Navajo Concho Belt, Sterling Silver Native American
Located in Greensboro, NC
Calvin Maloney in sterling silver, the belt features ten matching conchas threaded onto a black leather
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

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