Genuine Moss Green Turquoise Silver Concho Belt 0029-CN-NEW
Genuine Moss Green Turquoise Silver Concho Belt
This simply beautiful Genuine Moss Green Turquoise Silver Concho Belt was made by one of our talented artists in our shop. This concho belt features hand-cut cabs of genuine number-one grade Moss Green Turquoise. A gift from nature, each Turquoise cab has its natural color and matrix and is about 9/16" by 3/8". The Turquoise dresses the center of each die-struck, nickel Silver concho. Each of the 23 conchos are 1-1/8" by 1" and separated by matching Silver rings 1/2" in diameter. The total length is 43" with an adjustable 2" link chain and usable links between each concho. This elegant belt will be a stylish addition to any wardrobe and looks especially striking against black.
Concho belts are one of the most attractive articles of Indian Jewelry. The medallions, or plates of silver, vary in number according to size. The older type had holes in the center,
separated by a bar, through which the strap forming the belt passed. The first belts were made only of conchos with leather thongs used for fastening. Later a silver harness buckle was used, then slides of soft copper were added to attach and slide the conchos on belts, and finally elaborate buckles replaced the leather thongs and simple buckles. The use of Turquoise and other adornment on conchos date from the 1920's. |