Native American Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Concho Belt 0012-CN
Native American Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Concho Belt
Dress yourself in style! This is a concho belt that you can definitely make a strong statement with. This one-of-a-kind belt is from the closet of the owner, Richard. It features twelve Sterling Silver conchos of a classic and popular southwestern design. The Sterling Silver conchos give off an incredible shine. The conchos are all hand stamped with traditional fine line southwestern designs. Most importantly, each concho of the buckle features a ring of 26 genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nuggets around the edge. This is truly the Tiffany of Turquoise with its natural sky blue colors. Each of the twelve oval conchos is 2-1/2" wide by 3" long. The rectangular belt buckle features five round Sleeping Beauty Turquoise stones above and below the buckle's hook and five larger teardrop-shaped genuine Turquoise stones at the other two ends. The buckle also includes elaborate hand stamped designs that add quality detail and shine. The leather belt is 50-1/2" long and 1-1/4" wide. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist JE. This is the only one of these belts available, so hurry and place your order!
In Indian folklore it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.
The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC Please measure your waist and allow us to know your exact waist size in the 'comment box' as you check out so we can make sure that this concho belt is perfect for you. For concho belts that come with leather, if you do not give us your size specifications the leather belt will come to you unpunched. |