Dog Belt Buckle

Yes, to polish your Gucci belt buckle, wipe the metal buckle down with a dry cloth and vinegar to dissolve the tarnish. Apply a small amount of metal polish to a cotton cloth, and rub for three to five minutes. Find Gucci belts and other accessories from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What a Gucci belt buckle is made of varies from piece to piece. Often, the gold-toned buckles are brass. For silver-toned buckles, Gucci typically uses a base metal plated with palladium to create the iconic interlocking G logo buckle. Find a diverse assortment of Gucci belts from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

To tell if a Gucci belt buckle is real, look at how it attaches to the belt. An authentic Gucci buckle will always be permanently attached to the belt, while on some replicas, the buckle can be removed. The screw at the attachment point is also a clue. On authentic belts, the screw will have the same finish as the buckle, and it will be located just above the embossed label and serial number. Shop a variety of Gucci belts on 1stDibs.

Montana Silversmiths belt buckles are made of sterling silver, but they're typically coated in rhodium to make them both appear brighter and avoid oxidation. The rhodium keeps the belt buckle looking shiny for longer.