Native American Turquoise Silver Concho Belt

This is a top quality concho belt! You'll definitely be dressed to impress with this one on! The buckle and the ten nickel Silver conchos hold nuggets of genuine sky blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (the Tiffany of Turquoise). Each nugget of this top quality Turquoise delivers the natural color of the sky to this belt. These conchos were hand stamped, die struck, and finely distressed by hand. The buckle was hand cut and hand stamped in a traditional design. The conchos have all been backed with leather. Made in our shop. The buckle is 3" by 4-1/4". Each of the ten conchos are 2-1/2" by 3". The leather belt can be cut to fit. Send us your belt size. Stamped Hand Made. Signed with our hallmark. This one is shown with the antique finish, if you want the high shine, let us know.

Turquoise is a valuable 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. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. Most specimens are cryptocrystalline, meaning that the crystals could only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. 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 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.

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.