Native American Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Old Pawn Concho Belt Navajo Made.

You'll definitely be dressed to impress with this concho belt! The buckle and the eleven Sterling Silver conchos each hold a hand cut cabochon of genuine Turquoise. Each cab of this top quality Turquoise matches the next and emanates natural vivid aqua hues. The buckle, conchos, and butterflies were all hand cut and hand stamped with traditional designs. They have been given a brushed Santa Fe finish, a perfect frame for the brilliant Turquoise. The buckle is 3" by 3". Each of the large conchos are about 3" wide by 2" tall and the butterflies are 2" by 1-1/4". The black leather belt can be sized to fit. Stamped Sterling.

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.

This jewelry comes from the Arnold Roossin Collection. Roossin owned a trading post in downtown Scottsdale for many years. He passed away recently and Richard was able to buy up his remaining collection which included rugs, kachinas, jewelry, and artwork of all kinds. This old pawn concho belt was part of that collection and was made over 30 years ago. This means it was made with high grade natural Turquoise, traditional techniques, and a classic design.

Turquoise is a highly sought-after mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Most specimens are cryptocrystalline, meaning that the crystals can only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by stone found in the southwestern United States. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that 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.

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