Native American Silver 16pc Concho Belt Chain

1921 Morgan silver dollar coin belt buckle. The bracelet is not silver, it features a black and silver scroll frame and a nicely toned 90% silver M...

Small square sterling silver sash/belt buckle by Tiffany & Co, circa 1892-1902. Beautiful chased and respousse design with floral and scroll patterns. Made under the directorship of...

Ralph Lauren sterling silver open rectangle link belt. A rare piece, this entire belt is solid sterling silver, featuring open rectangle links and a buckle. Weighs approx 267.9g, 1...

Sterling silver kyanite stone pendant by Native American artisan. Blue kyanite stone in a claw prong setting with a large bale. Weighs approx 6.6g, 4.3dwt Measures approx 1 1/2" l...

This is a stunning Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Inlay Concho Belt, hand made by ABEL SOSEEAH from Zuni Pueblo in 1970s. This extraordinary sterling silver belt features em...

A fine vintage signed designer belt. By Gucci. In silver plate. Comprised of interlocking Cuban chain links with a silver buckle, a wide tongue, and a hinged clasp for added secur...

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...

This is an antique silver belt buckle from the Jugendstil period, Germany 1890-1914. The buckle is created in 900 silver and it has a beautiful design with rose gold 'serpent teeth'. The piece has a silver carved striped design with two rose gold colored prongs, which represent the 'serpent teeth'. The bottom of the piece reveals a buckle, making it easy to attach to a favorite ribbon or leather belt. Presumably, the belt buckle used...