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Navajo Indian Turquoise Coral Lapis Sterling Silver Concho Belt.

Dress yourself in style. This incredible concho belt features colors from across the entire spectrum with a wide variety of gemstones. This one features nuggets of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Nevada Turquoise, genuine Coral, genuine Lapis, genuine Jet, Mother of Pearl, and Fresh Water Pink Pearl. This is one of the best concho belts we have in stock. The gemstones have been set in Sterling Silver casings that were soldered to the hand cut Sterling Silver buckle, conchos, and butterflies. The buckle, each of the nine conchos, and each of the ten butterflies have been hand stamped with southwestern details and hand made 'Navajo Tear Drops'. Made in our shop, the buckle is 2-1/2" by 3", each concho is 1" by 1-3/8", each butterfly is 1" by 1-1/4". The leather belt can be cut to fit. Let us know your belt size in the 'comment box' as you check out. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian artist. Marbling of gemstones may slightly, the photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made concho belt you'll receive.

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 petit point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.

Birthstone Months with Coral - Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20): Blood Coral is the birthstone. Anniversary Gemstone for Coral - Coral is the anniversary gemstone for the 35th year of marriage. Coral Mystical Properties - Coral is used to build an emotional foundation. More Coral Lore - Coral is said to protect children. In many countries, coral is given as a gift to children. Coral is said to cure madness and give wisdom. Black Coral is Hawaii's US State Gemstone.

Man, from the earliest times, has considered the adornment of his person to be as necessary as food and shelter. The Indians of the Southwest are no exception. They have loved fine jewelry, esteemed it as wealth, and worn it profusely. Today the use of Indian jewelry has spread far beyond its original boundaries and its appreciation has become world-wide.

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.

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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