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Vintage Native American Silver Rectangle Concho Belt- This lovely Native American Concho belt is crafted in beautifully detailed silver. Size: 30.5 inch...

Antique sterling silver belt buckle from Georg Jensen in the Acorn pattern #67, circa 1915-1927. The Acorn pattern was introduced ...

Signed LMB. Marked sterling; 11 conchos total. PERIOD: After 1950 ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest SIZE: Total Belt Length 62 1/2" Leather; conchos 2 1/4"D The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long. Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better. The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880. Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder. Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s. The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged. belts & buckles jewelry silver belts conchos navajo needlepoint southwest turquoise...

Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique watch presents a round case, marked "Omega Fab Suisse". The bracelet is a curb link partially amati also in ye...

Made of 18k yellow gold, this pin features lovely enamel inlays and accentuated by dazzling diamond accents. The pin is stamped 18K. Inventory #96061PPSS

A Victorian diamond-set heart pendant, the pendant set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds graduating from the centre and estimated to weigh a total of 11 carats, grain set in...

A Museum Quality silver-gilt belt buckle with enamel decoration, and teardrop shaped coral and dating to circa 1830, from Saframpolis (Safranbolu...

Taxco, Mexico sterling silver belt buckle by Antonio Pineda. Renowned master silversmith, Antonio Pineda, created this simple and classic ...

Item Details: Metal type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 25.5 grams Measures: 7 inch length Item Features: Made in the 1960s Decorative and aesthetically pleasing Retro 18 karat yell...

Zuni Sleeping Beauty turquoise and dark red coral buckle. Nuggets surrounded by twisted rop border with stylized thunderbird with wings and tail feathers....

A Vintage Gold Medallion Belt. Superb quality, crafted in weighty gold plated metal with well modelled medallion or coin plaques. No signature although ...

Navajo sterling concho belt with coral nuggets, beads and rope surround. 11 conchos 2 1/2" with larger buckle 3" x 2 1/2" on black leather belt. Trunk pie...