Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Concho Belt by Emerson

This Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Concho Belt was made made by Emerson. Concho Belts are some of the most striking pieces we carry. This Concho Belt has 15 conchos and a buckle hand-made from shining Sterling Silver. The Sterling Silver buckle and conchos have been hand-stamped with traditional southwestern Native American designs. The buckle and conchos prominently feature gorgeous nuggets of genuine blue with black veins Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. This concho belt will match perfectly with any other Silver jewelry that's already in your collection. The conchos alternate between ovals 2-3/8" by 2" and bow ties 7/8" by 2". Each concho is backed by brown leather that matches the belt. The buckle is a rectangle 3" by 2-1/4". The brown leather belt is 53-1/2" long and 1" wide. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist Jimmy Emerson. This item is absolutely one-of-a-kind, so don't miss out on this deal and get it while you can!

Concho belts are one of the most striking 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 was passed the strap forming the belt. The first belts were made only of concho's, with leather thongs used for fastening. Later a silver harness buckle was used, then slides of soft copper were used to attach and slide the concho's on belts and finally elaborate buckles replaced the leather thongs and simple buckles. The use of turquoise and other adornment on concha's date from the 1920's.

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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