15th Century and Earlier More Jewelry and Watches

The Interchangeable Earring Ensembles are the foundation of the Lyra Collection. Lightweight and playful, this ensemble consists of the huggie ...

Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver money clip. Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excell...

Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver money clip. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design, but also for the careful attention given to details duri...

Bochic “Orient” Topaz, Ruby & Lemon Quartz Earrings Set In 18K & Silver Natural Blue Topaz - 4 carats - Pear Shapes Natural Ruby - 1 carats - Oval shape Natural Lemon Quartz - ...

A wonderful clip by influential Spanish designer Jose Maria Puig Doria. Founded in 1948 in Barcelona, Puig Doria was at the forefront of modern jewelry design, renowned for incorpo...

Cigarette case in 18kt gold, unused and in excellent state of preservation Total weight of 18 kt gold: gr 157.00 Stamp: 750

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 9" total length - Summer/beach/surfer themed - Quartz movement - By Swatch Watch - From the 1991 Spring/Summer "Technosphere" collection - Style number GK133 - Comes in original Swatch...

The "Ostrich Feather Tickler Attachment" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996 and continues to seduce BV collectors today. Fabricated using multiple l...

Tresor Paris floral hand engraved, impressively large 9 karat gold 2 photo locket. Ideal for birthday anniversaries or wedding gifts. can be customized with a personal message to ma...

Navajo needlepoint concho belt. Signed LMB, marked sterling. 11 conchos total. Exceptional design on each concho, featuring floral style center with complementary scalloped silverwork and final layer of turquoise framing concho. Old Pawn. Acquired from a Navajo trader. 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...

Alex Jona hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver money clip. Alex Jona gifts stand out, not only for their special design and for the excel...

Channel regal elegance with this Swarovski Strass Halo Crown by Mordekai—crafted from gold-plated brass and adorned with emerald-green Swarovski crystals. T...