Nice Mix of 3 Native American Style Genuine Turquoise Silver Southwest Belt Buckles 3 in 1 Set.

Many of these designs are no longer being produced and are one of a kind. A different buckle for every occasion! Each unique buckle features a traditional southwestern design inspired by Native American images and styles. One showcases nuggets of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and another has a traditional Man in the Maze overlay design. The California buckle features chip inlay made from genuine Turquoise and Coral. These sturdy buckles have been artfully crafted from tarnish resistant nickel silver. Individual buckle measurements vary but they average 3-1/2" by 2-1/2" with a 1-1/2" or 1-3/4" wide keeper on the back. Some are stamped hand made and signed by the artist. You will receive the one of a kind set of 3 pictured below. The holidays are coming. These buckles will make great gifts.

This jewelry comes from a trading post that was recently forced to close down. Gas and silver prices have been bad for business so they liquidated their inventory to Alltribes. They kept to the highest standards of quality, created unique designs and used quality stones.

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.

There is a Pima Indian legend that explains when a person is born into this world, they enter a maze of life. The entrance is at the top where Se-eh-ha (Elder Brother) is waiting to show the way. The legend tells of the dead ends, detours and obstacles. It's the struggle to understand what can affect the physical, emotional, and spiritual growth that can guide them through the maze. At each turn, there is an opportunity to understand and appreciate the cycle of life, and to gain strength to move toward their goals. If the path is traveled in harmony and with a balance with nature, the legend says that dreams and ambitions will be found at the center of the maze, where E-e-thoi (Sun God) waits. He then passes them on to the next world.