Native American Traditional Red Coral Silver Concho Belt by Navajo Artist Emerson.

This Navajo Concho Belt was hand made in our shop by Navajo silversmith Jimmy Emerson. Concho Belts are one of the most striking pieces of Indian Jewelry. This impressive Concho Belt is made up of eight conchos, nine butterflies, and a buckle all hand made from nickel Silver for a tarnish resistant shine. The nickel Silver buckle, conchos, and butterflies have been hand stamped with traditional southwestern Indian designs. The antiqued buckle prominently features gorgeous nuggets of genuine Red Coral. This is genuine number one grade Coral. This concho belt will match perfectly with any other Silver jewelry that's already in your collection. The buckle is 4" wide by 3" tall. Each of the conchos are 3" in diameter. The butterflies are each 1" by 3". The leather belt can be cut to fit, send us your size. Please enter your size in the 'customer notes box' as you check out.

There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.

Please measure your waist and allow us to know your exact waist size in the 'customer notes box' as you check out so we can make sure that this concho belt is perfect for you. If you do not give us your size specifications the leather belt will come to you unpunched.

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