Description
Large Rick Martinez Navajo sterling concho belt w spiderweb turquoise 59" total length, other measurements and weight in pics. 9 total pieces (8 conchos and 1 Buckle). Heavy thick gauge solid sterling silver with copper loops in back. 1020 grams total weight.
Rick Martinez
Navajo silversmith Rick Martinez does fine smithing of Traditional Revival pieces and is known for making high-end jewelry. Martinez brings old world traditional styling to his Jewelry frequently making pieces with emphasis on minimal silver and large premium Turquoise stones.
He uses fine stones and often "antiques" his pieces to make them look older than they are. He employs a variety of techniques such as several sizes of drops, twist wire, and stamped cutouts.
He is also a cousin of Kirk Smith (1957-2012), who was traditional, Navajo silversmiths.
All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher
content.
