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Navajo Sandcast Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concho Belt

Name: Navajo Sandcast Sterling Silver and Turquoise Concho Belt
Brand: Navajo
Price: 9975.97 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (24 reviews)

$6,325

£4,797.11

€5,509.67

CA$9,061.44

A$9,975.97

CHF 5,098.74

MX$119,065.94

NOK 64,917.87

SEK 60,748.65

DKK 41,154.03

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Navajo sandcast sterling silver and Red Mountain turquoise concho belt. Thirteen oval conchos with complementary rectangle buckle. Each concho having simple sandcast design with dark patinaed backdrop against turquoise. Each stone set in smooth bezel setting with twisted rope border. Stones are a bright blue with beautiful dark matrix. Each concho is leather backed with sterling bar loop attaching them to belt. Leather is soft and black in color. Great for wearing with dresses and skirts. May be narrow enough to thread through large belt loops. Size: Total belt length 53"; buckle 1 7/8" x 3"; conchos 1 7/8" x 1 1/2" 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. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.

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Wear consistent with age and use.

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Coeur d Alene, ID

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Seller: Q8931stDibs: LU1357127630262

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