1970‘s Alvina Quam Zuni 14k gold belt buckle carved pyrite turquoise cluster. Tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold. Steel bar to catch the belt. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. I was told by what I feel is a reputable source that when Alvina Quam first started she used her mothers hallmark before she made her own stamp. Known to sign her work "Alvina Q. Zuni", Alvina Quam began to make jewelry in the 1970's.  The granddaughter of Doris Ondelacy and Wayne Ondelacy; daughter of Alice Quam and Duane Quam, Alvina was taught to make jewelry by her mother.  She is listed in Gregory Schaaf's Jewelry III:M-Z book. Alice Quam (1929-2003), Zuni Pueblo JewelerZuni Pueblo artist Alice Quam was active 1930s - 2003. She was known for cluster jewelry. For over 50 years, collectors looking for the best cluster jewelry have beaten a path to the home of Alice Quam. Alice selects only the best natural turquoise and coral. Her stones are shaped to perfection. Alice‘s settings are clean and precise, often with twist wire and silver balls.She was the daughter of Doris and Wayne Ondelacy; wife of Duane Quam; mother of Alvina Quam, Lorraine Waatsa, Shirley Quam, Wayne Quam and Elgin Quam.

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Rare 2013 Bohlin 14k gold/Sterling silver Lone Ranger belt buckle Disney 59/80. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver and solid 14k gold. Weight and measurements in pictures, One of 80 made, new old stock, unworn condition. Retailed for $4500 in 2013, not currently available for any price.   The prices for new Bohlin items have gone up about 30% or more since then.   This would retail for about 6k directly from Bohlin if it were available today which it isn't.   Fits a 1.5" belt, other weight and measurements in pictures. The beautiful designs of Edward H. Bohlin, one of America's greatest craftsmen, are a treasured part of American history and are highly sought after by museums and other collectors. Bolen items are currently produced by skilled artisans in Dallas, Texas, recreating their beautiful curves and ornamentation. Not only are each pieces exquisitely crafted, but the stories behind the buckles and motifs continue to fascinate people as more than just decorative objects. This limited edition buckle was specially produced by Bohlin to commemorate the release of the film "The Lone Ranger." The Lone Ranger, originally aired as a radio drama in 1933, was adapted into a television series in the late 1940s, a popular series that ran for about 10 years, and also aired in Japan from the late 1950s. This popular American work has since been adapted into a film several times, and in 2013, Walt Disney Pictures will release a new version with an all-star cast, including executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Vabinski of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, and Johnny Depp as Tonto. Bolen, which has a deep historical connection to The Lone Ranger and has produced decorative items for the TV series, has been given special permission by Disney to create buckles featuring the most memorable scenes and motifs from the show. This special model, released in a limited edition of only 80 pieces worldwide, marks the 80th anniversary of the radio drama's first broadcast.

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Preston Monongye Hopi Sterling silver turquoise coral bear tufa cast belt buckle. Solid sterling silver tested with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 1.5" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.

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Tom David Navajo 14k gold turquoise-coral-lapis inlay ranger buckle 3/4" belt. Tested and guaranteed solid 14k gold with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter to mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Ervin Hoskie Navajo 14k gold & Sterling silver turquoise belt buckle. Solid 14k gold bezels, center raindrop beads, and accents on rim. there is a lot of gold in this buckle, the rest is sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits just under a 1.5" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.

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Tom Weahkee Zuni Spiderweb turquoise sterling silver buckle for 1.75" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter to mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear. New old stock condition with original price from c1980.Zuni artist Tom Weahkee (1917-1988) began his jewelry career in the 1930's into the 1970's. He worked for a period of time for Trader C.G. Wallace in Zuni. His work reflects a traditional design, with incredible silver work. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Huge John Winston carved equestrian Horse sterling silver buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter to mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Huge 1940's-50's Navajo turquoise stamped sterling silver buckle for 2" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa second quarter to mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear. One stone with old fracture, secure. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Frank Patania Sr-Thunderbird Shop sterling silver #8 turquoise belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa mid 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.25" belt

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Watson Honanie Hopi 14k/Sterling belt buckle overlay style. Weight and measurements in pics. Unworn buckle with only the slightest wear. Watson Honanie Hopi Winner of Best of Class and Best of Division at the world famous Santa Fe Indian Market, Watson Honanie is the acclaimed innovator of gold overlay jewelry. His jewelry depicts tribal clans, Hopi villages, ceremonial dancers, and petroglyph images. He often incorporates gold, diamonds and gem grade turquoise in his pieces. Watsons mentor was his uncle, Fred Kabotie, manager of the Hopi Art and Crafts Guild. Watsons work is in the finest galleries in the country.

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1940‘s Navajo turquoise/sterling silver butterfly concho belt mustache buckle . Fits up to a 45" waist, but can be hooked shorter or a few holes could be added later. Tape measure shown in pics.. Weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. 1 buckle and 4 conchos, 5 Butterfly conchos, 10 total. Second quarter of 20th century on more recent leather. 663 grams

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John McCabe 10k gold hand engraved sterling silver rubies Ranger belt buckle set. Fits a 1" belt, no damage to rubies. Tested and guaranteed solid 10k gold and sterling silver. Lots of hand engraving, solid 10k gold hand engraved scrollwork appliques, solid 10k gold rope edges on all pieces, rubies. A comparable set would cost about 10k new. Engraved center piece could easily be polished out, it‘s not very deep of an engraving, likely worn as this is a vintage set. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures. Throwing in the belt shown with holes at the measurements shown in the pictures. Selling the 1" ranger set, belt is free.

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James Reid Santa Fe 18k gold Texas Lone Star on sterling belt buckle. Solid 18k gold star on sterling silver (tested) buckle with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 1.5" belt. No issues, marked as shown. Rare belt buckle from a retired very high end Santa Fe silversmith/goldsmith/retailer. Unworn condition with the slightest wear from likely spending 20 years or so in a drawer.

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c1940‘s Dan Simplicio Zuni Lone Mountain turquoise silver ranger belt buckle set. 3/4" ranger set, unmarked, attributed to Dan Simplicio, likely from the second quarter of the 20th century. The belt fits a 38-41" waist with existing holes. The belt is signed Fred Harvey, which is really cool and likely really rare and possibly collectible in it‘s own right. The belt is old but liikely has some life left in it if cared for. I don‘t really feel like I‘m charging a premium for the leather belt as this ranger set is rare and important, especially with this high grade turquoise which is most likely Lone Mountain. Zuni silversmith, Dan Simplicio (1917-1969) learned the art of jewelry making from his uncle, Juan DeDios, one of the earliest Zuni silversmiths. Although this World War II veteran only had about 30 short years of jewelry making, his talent and techniques are still recognized. Simplicio is one of the first known artists to begin incorporating natural red coral branches and rough-cut coral nuggets into his jewelry. As early as 1931, it is also said that he is possibly one of the first Zuni artists to begin using gold. Simplicio worked at C.G. Wallaces trading post and collaborated with amazing Zuni artists including Leekya Deyuse, Teddie Weahkee, Leo Poblano, Bernard Homer and Lee Edakkie. Throughout his time, he developed an inapt ability to create stunning leaf motifs with intricate stamps and carved details, beginning his signature balance of delicate leaf work and heavy turquoise and coral designs.

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Harry Charters 14k/10k/sterling ‘61 Perry Luster Award Hayward Rodeo belt buckle, takes up to a 1.25" belt, Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, functional with expected wear. Circa last quarter of the 20th century with no damage, fully functional. Big buckle, takes up to a 1.75" belt. This is an important buckle won by a historically important cowboy. There is a ton of gold on this buckle. All of the raised areas are solid 14k and 10k gold. It would not take much at todays prices for there to be 1k in gold on this buckle, I honestly think there is more than 1k worth of gold on this buckle, and it‘s historically significant. Harry Charters at the Hayward CA rodeo, later known as Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo. Attached are two digital images I found of Harry Charters online, I don‘t have physical copies of these images, nor are they included in the listing. Just showing the Famous Cowboy who won/owned this buckle. Harry Charters Steer Wrestling Inducted 2015 Although Harry Charters didnt buy his RCA permit until 1958, at the relatively advanced age of 33, he managed to compete at an elite level for a decade. He won his only world championship as a rookie steer wrestler in 1959, and went on to put nine NFR qualifications on his career résumé six in bulldogging and three in tie-down roping. He barely missed a second world steer wrestling title in 1962, when he finished second by $773 to fellow Class of 2015 ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee Tom Nesmith. “If he would have started (with the RCA) as a young guy, 11-time World Champion Dean Oliver said, “He probably would have won more than anyone in the history of bulldogging. At 6-6, 250 pounds, Charters was perhaps the biggest world champion in rodeo history and yet was described by his peers as “dazzling fast and fleet of foot. Charters was also well-known for his innovative approach to timed-event technique. He is said to be the first calf roper to dismount from the right side of his horse and his bulldogging style was uniquely his own, giving the appearance that he was picking up the steer, spinning it around and flinging it to the ground. His Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up steer wrestling record of 5.0 seconds stood for 11 years. Accolades Biography World Championships: 1 Steer Wrestling: 1959 Born: April 16, 1925 in Nampa, Idaho Died: July 7, 1981 in Boise, Idaho Joined the PRCA: 1958 NFR Qualifications: 9 Rodeo Championships California Rodeo Salinas / Salinas, CA Tie-Down Roping: 1963 Cheyenne Frontier Days / Cheyenne, WY Steer Wrestling: 1962 Clovis Rodeo / Clovis, CA Steer Wrestling: 1961 Tie-Down Roping: 1960 Ellensburg Rodeo / Ellensburg, WA All-Around: 1958 Steer Wrestling: 1958 Tie-Down Roping: 1965 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo / Fort Worth, TX All-Around: 1964 Pendleton Round-Up / Pendleton, OR All-Around: 1960, 1961 Steer Wrestling: 1959 (tie), 1961 Tie-Down Roping: 1960, 1961 Red Bluff Round-Up / Red Bluff, CA Steer Wrestling: 1960 Redding Rodeo / Redding, CA Steer Wrestling: 1962 Tie-Down Roping: 1961, 1962 Reno Rodeo / Reno, NV Tie-Down Roping: 1966 Rowell Ranch Rodeo / Hayward, CA Steer Wrestling: 1962 Snake River Stampede / Nampa, ID All-Around: 1962 Steer Wrestling: 1959, 1962 Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Hayward, California Inducted 2014 Harry Rowell, a rancher, businessman and philanthropist, brought the sport of rodeo to the athletic fields of the Burbank School in downtown Hayward, Calif., in 1921 and then moved it to his Dublin Canyon Ranch four years later, where it has been a fixture on the professional rodeo calendar ever since. Crowned the “Rodeo King of the West for his contributions to the sport, Rowell part of the ProRodeo Hall of Fames inaugural class of 1979 was a stock producer for 25 rodeos throughout the West, including the Grand National Rodeo in San Francisco. But it was his own home rodeo that held a special place in his heart. Upon Rowells death in 1969, his wife, Maggie, kept the rodeo going with help from Art Palmer and Cecil Jones, and she had it written into her will that the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District could purchase the rodeo site as long as city officials promised that the grounds would be made available for free each year to continue the Rowell Ranch Rodeo and a junior rodeo. In 1977, a local non-profit organization was formed in compliance with Maggies wishes to assure the continuation of the rodeo as a traditional historical community event, a fundraiser for local charities and a lasting tribute to her British-born husbands love of the West. The rodeo begins each year with a lone rider galloping down “Harrys Hill, carrying the American flag into the arena.

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1.25" Michael Perry Navajo sterling silver turquoise and coral inlay belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Fits a 1.25" belt.Michael Perry is a young Navajo artist whose jewelry has a creative and innovative edge. He combines traditional techniques with contemporary styles to create high-end, stunning pieces. With a nod to classic Navajo jewelry, Michael Perry bezel-sets beautiful turquoise stones and adds his modern flair by inlaying turquoise or red coral around the set stone in a contemporary fashion. A talented Navajo jewelry designer, Michael Perry excels in overlay and tufa-casting techniques. The unique designs and attention to detail he exhibits in his silversmithing make his work stand out from the rest. His artwork is always bold and exciting, pushing the boundaries of what people expect to see in Navajo jewelry.Michael Perry is a young artist to keep an eye on - the potential of his artistic ability is now realized and his career has taken off. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Huge Vogt 10k gold Sterling silver Nevada Horseman Trophy belt buckle. Solid 10k gold on sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. There is a lot of gold on this buckle. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.

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48" Vintage sterling silver southwestern concho belt with turquoise buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. Fits up to a 49" waist with added holes, great condition, circa last quarter of the 20th century. 7 Conchos, 1 buckle.

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Large Robert & Bernice Leekya Zuni coral sterling silver buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter to mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Clarence Lee and Russell Lee Navajo sterling silver pickup truck belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.75" beltClarence LeeNavajo SilversmithBorn in 1952 in Ft. Defiance, AZ, Clarence Lee was the second oldest of six children. His parents, Tom and Emma Rose Lee raised their children in Twin Lakes, NM. Currently, all his siblings work with silver to one degree or another with the exception of a sister who works in the health care system.Clarence learned his craft from his late father Tom Lee who built and owned a Trading Post in Twin Lakes and learned how to make silver jewelry to supplement his income when business at the Trading Post was slow. Tom Lee fought in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, was a POW for four years and a survivor of the infamous “Death March of Bataan.” He later became New Mexico’s first Native American State Senator. Clarence’s mother, Emma was recognized in her own right as the maker of the first Navajo Nation Flag.Clarence discovered his love of art work in elementary school when a teacher saw promise and encouraged him to pursue his talent. Later on at Tohatchi High School in New Mexico he met his first real art teacher Mrs. Hale. Clarence favored his art classes over academic classes because he suffered from dyslexia. In school he made metal sculptures and worked in oil and watercolors. (Clarence still paints occasionally.)Mrs. Hale also saw potential yet admonished him, “Don’t start giving stuff away.” Her comments did not discourage him and while he was still in high school continued selling his jewelry to teachers. In addition to his art, Clarence was interested in rodeo and participated in calf and team roping events. Throughout his high school years, Clarence continues to help his father sell traditional jewelry. When financial pressures grew Clarence left school just short of his high school graduation to support his family.His first pieces of silver work were traditional hammering and stamp work set with stones. Clarence developed his own unique style almost by accident when he shaped a piece of silver resembling a dog. “I did that for eight months and sort of fell over backwards into storyteller style. I made my first bracelet and pin. I didn’t set any stones in my work until later.”His ideas come from his childhood memories of summers spent with his great grandmother at her summer home in the mountains. He remembers herding sheep and cattle near his home with friends and relatives. Images of windmills, water barrels, old trucks, wood stoves, dogs and rabbits are reflected in his artwork today. Along the way he has added whimsical animals, cowboys, dancers, children and many other images to his collection.Clarence prefers to sell his jewelry at Indian shows and present his work in competitions and exhibitions. HIs first show was at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. In early years he struggled to make a name in the art world and support his family. Fortunately, the first few shows provided the emerging silversmith encouragement. “I got a good response and it just opened up from there.”His first competitive show was at the Navajo Nation Fair where his work garnered a first place ribbon in 1977. “ I started signing using an engraver at the beginning, using my family’s registered brand stamp. Using the brand was my dad’s idea, but by 1988 I added my own signature.”In 1976, Clarence married and later that year his son Russell was born. By 1980 Clarence was a divorced single parent raising his four year old son and began taking his son along to all his shows.“When Russell was about ten or so he wanted a toy he saw at the mall. I told him you have to earn it by selling something first.” From there Russell was encouraged to try his hand as a silversmith. Russell followed his father’s footsteps and eventually entered various junior competitions winning numerous awards for his work. Russell hoped to go to college after he graduated from high school but during his senior year Russell’s responsibilities in the family jewelry business began to rapidly grow. Russell postponed his college plans to tend the family business, a business that has not slowed down since. Now as an adult, Russell helps full time with the jewelry business work. An apprentice and talented artist in his own right, Russell fashions most of the tiny figures his father incorporates into his storyteller images. Three museums currently display pieces made by Clarence and Russell. You can see a bracelet on display at the San Diego Museum of Man in San Diego, California. In June 2006, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, Indiana purchased the 3-D card holder, “Mr. Yazzie goes to town” that will remain in their permanent collection. There are also several pieces on display at the British Museum in London, England.Clarence passed away February, 2011.

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Carol Kee Navajo sterling silver Mickey Mouse channel inlay belt buckle zunitoon. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Carol Kee was a Navajo artist mostly active during the 1970‘s, famous for her character jewelry. She didn‘t make a lot of buckles. A Yosemite Sam belt buckle by her brought $3150 on Mar 12, 2015 at Garth‘s Auction.

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Big Jack Adakai Navajo Intricately stamped/repousse sterling silver belt buckle. Fits up to a 1.75" belt. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional with no issues. All items will likely have some expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Jack Adakai was a renowned Navajo silversmith in the later half of his life - he took up his craft after fighting in the European-African Campaign during WWII. He was born in the 1920s and lived until the mid 1980s. He was well known for his traditional designs and high quality craftsmanship. Working during the mid 20th century, his pieces range from early motifs to modernist expressions. He generally employed the use of high quality turquoise and hand worked elements. He is the father in law of John Hornbeck. When he returned home from the Army he worked the rails roads, drove trucks and also began refining his silversmithing skills. He became well known for his old school traditional style silver and heavy gauge jewelry.

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Victor Coochwytewa Hopi overlay flute procession belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.5" belt.Master Hopi Silversmith, Waterhouse Clan – Shungopavi, Second MesaVictor Coochwytewa is widely regarded as one of the most influential Hopi silversmiths of the 20th century. A master of overlay jewelry and a pillar of his community, his work helped define the standards and aesthetics that Hopi jewelers continue to follow today. His career, which spanned more than 60 years, earned him national recognition, including being named an Arizona Indian Living Treasure in 1994.Born on June 7, 1922, in the village of Shungopavi on Second Mesa, Victor was a member of the Waterhouse Clan. He first learned the basics of silversmithing in 1940 under the guidance of Paul Saufkie. But his early career was interrupted by World War II, during which he served with distinction in the South Pacific. A member of the 167th Combat Military Police and later the 5309th Infantry Division under General Frank Merrill (Merrill’s Marauders), Victor saw heavy combat in Burma and was awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbons.After being honorably discharged in 1946, Victor returned to Hopi and became one of the first students in the now-legendary Veterans’ Classes established under the G.I. Bill. Taught by Fred Kabotie and Paul Saufkie, these classes marked the beginning of a new era in Hopi silversmithing. Victor not only mastered the overlay technique but innovated within it—introducing a background texturing method inspired by leatherwork that became a defining feature of Hopi overlay jewelry.Victor's designs, executed in both sterling silver and gold, are known for their precision, spiritual depth, and elegant symbolism. Many of his pieces reflect Hopi traditions and cosmology, and his work has been collected by major institutions and private collectors around the world.In addition to his artistry, Victor was deeply rooted in the traditional Hopi way of life. A lifelong dry farmer, he raised corn, squash, beans, and watermelons without irrigation or chemical inputs, relying entirely on prayer, ceremony, and natural rainfall. “Jewelry is my hobby; corn is my work,” he once said with characteristic humility. He attributed the success of both his crops and his craft to blessings from the Creator. “When you pray, you should pray for all things, and in return, all things are benefited. Nothing can be accomplished without prayer.”Victor retired from silversmithing and farming in 2006 and continued to live with his family at Hopi until his passing on July 3, 2011, at the age of 89. Today, his legacy lives on in the work of his descendants and in the broader community of Hopi artists who follow the path he helped shape. His jewelry remains among the most iconic and sought-after expressions of Hopi artistry—no serious collection of Hopi overlay work is truly complete without a piece by Victor Coochwytewa.

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c1940's Navajo Carico Lake turquoise hand stamped sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa second quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1 3/8" belt

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Christine Eustace Cochiti-Zuni 14k/sterling silver coral/turquoise/sugilite belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1 3/8" beltChristina Eustace (1954-2004) was the daughter of Cochiti Pueblo potter Felicita Eustace and Zuni Pueblo artist Ben Eustace, her sister is Jolene Eustace. She is a respected jeweler and has been awarded numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Arts and Crafts Show, the Denver Art Museum, and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe. She has been collected throughout the United States and by the British Museum in London, England. Her Hallmark is usually seen stamped with the artist initials CAE and the word Sterling.

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1" Horace Iule Zuni cast sterling silver turquoise ranger belt buckle set. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Fits up to a 1" wide belt. Some expected wear, marked as shown with the artists hallmark. Good condition, functional. Circa mid 20th century. Horace Iule, Zuni Pueblo Jeweler Horace Iule learned silversmithing from his father and eventually became an expert of the casting method. He was one of the first from Zuni Pueblo to create the Knifewing God in silver. Horace began working as a silversmith in the 1930s after returning from school in Phoenix where he had studied blacksmithing. Horace Iule (1901-1978), pronounced Ai-ú-le was a third-generation silversmith. His grandfather, a man known as Sneezing Man, was identified by John Adair in his book The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths as one of the first silversmiths at Zuni Pueblo. Horace Iule also taught jewelry making at Zuni Day School, teaching and influencing a whole generation of Zuni smiths. Horace taught his son Wilbur Iule who carries on the tradition.

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Hollands San Angelo #205 10k gold sterling silver rubies ranger 5/8" belt buckle set. Solid 10k gold accents on hand engraved sterling silver with factory rubies. Vintage set with some expected wear but no significant issues. Fits up to 5/8" ranger belt. Ranger belts are wider and taper down at the buckle/keepers/tip. These also make great hardware for a super duper hatband. Vintage set, this model number with rubies current retails for $3700 directly from Hollands. Hollands Fine Jewelry has been a prominent contributor in the West Texas community for over 100 years. The family owned business began its story in 1918 when Chase Holland, Sr. purchased a jewelry store from Mr. C. C. McBurnett and renamed the business “Hollands Jewelry. Prior owners can, however, be traced to 1891. In addition to traditional jewelry and watches of the period, Hollands Jewelry was widely recognized for its extensive inventory of fine silver, china, and crystal. The Hollands Spur Clip was created and patented in 1936. With the country emerging from the difficult years of the Depression, Mr. Holland designed a miniature sterling silver spur tie clasp as a symbol of recognition, given to someone who had “earned their spurs. Two of these first “Spurs Clips were presented to President Franklin Roosevelt and Vice-President John Nance Garner. Over the years, many other celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries have been presented spur jewelry as gifts of both accomplishment and gratitude. The spur clip marked the genesis of Hollands Jewelrys debut into the world of jewelry manufacturing, specializing in hand-crafted buckles, spur jewelry items, and a variety of other hand-made, hand-engraved specialty pieces, many of which are still in production. The family owned business grew quickly. Chase Hollands son, Chase, Jr. began his work in the business after completing his service in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Chase Jr., with his wife Virginia, began management of the company in 1960. Many of our clients still remember working with Mrs. Virginia, who was a major staple in the community. With the help of the store manager Mr. George McCormack, and her two sons Chase III and Bill, the company grew into the successful establishment that it is today. Brant Horner of Brownwood, TX joined the company in 1985. After graduating with an accounting degree from Angelo State University, he continued to progress at Hollands Jewelry and quickly worked his way to Master Jeweler. Aside from his fine craftsmanship as a jeweler, Brant brought a new age of tailored jewelry making to Hollands. He specializes in die making, hand carving and modern rapid prototyping for custom jewelry, stone setting, and hand engraving. In 2012, Brant became business partners with the Holland brothers. After celebrating the 100th year for the company, Bill Holland joined Chase Holland III in retirement and Brant Horner took over ownership and management of the company. The family operated tradition continues with Brant Horner and his daughter, Evyn Horner Higgins, who began working at Hollands in 2011. Hollands Jewelry is a member of The American Gem Society, Jewelers of America, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Better Business Bureau, and many other trade organizations. For over 100 years, Hollands has been committed to providing professional, knowledgeable service while offering quality diamonds, jewelry, gemstones, watches, and exclusive gift items. anderas

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Vintage Navajo Huge turquoise slab belt buckle sterling silver Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.75" belt. Stone secure with old fracture on the left side.

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Lewis Lomay (1913-1996) Hopi Modernist overlay goat belt buckle 53.3 grams, fits a 1" belt, possibly custom made for a capricorn.Lewis Lomay was born in 1913 on the Hopi Reservation and began his fine arts career during the 30's in Albuquerque, NM. He studied painting at the Indian School under Florence Prentiss. His skill and love of painting brought him to Santa Fe where he began to innovate the traditional "flat" style. These innovations did not suit his teachers, so from there he moved on to making jewelry.From this point on in his career, Lomay became one of the best jewelers of his time. He worked and studied with Frank Patania in Santa Fe. He worked in both silver and gold, letting his influences range from traditional to European. His work became known for its innovation, and he is noted for being a designer ahead of his time.Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your<br>question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! If you would like to chat, that would be great, but lets chat about something that isn't answered in this listing that we put so much effort into already :)<br><br>All precious metals are tested and guaranteed. A Native American jewelry piece referred to as "silver" or "ingot" is guaranteed to be at least 90% silver. I rarely use the word "sterling" when referring to older Native American silver or really any older silver jewelry as silver contents vary and "sterling" is 92.5% silver. No older jewelry is going to be exactly 92.5% silver, some a little over, some a little under. It wasn't an exact thing with handmade jewelry. I've seen thousands of pieces xrf'd to prove this. Bracelets are photographed on a 6" women's wrist.

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Jerry Roan Navajo high grade turquoise sterling silver buckle for 1.75" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter to mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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2" Bisbee Turquoise big Navajo sterling silver vintage belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Fits a 2" belt. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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****All James Avery jewelry on the Estate Fresh Austin website is used/pre-owned authentic jewelry that was originally purchased directly from James Avery by the owners or family of the estates we liquidate. Each item will have some degree of wear which will be shown in the photos but will be in clean condition, no boxes or paperwork will be included unless shown in the photos. The item you are purchasing is the exact item photographed as we only have one.******* Retired James Avery Sterling silver Texas Armadillo belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures with some expected wear, fully functional. Fits up to a 1.75" belt.

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Thomas Singer Navajo sterling silver braided concho/ranger belt buckle set. Fits up to a 41" waist but obviously could be worn shorter. I would be happy to add holes upon request at requested intervals.. Tape measure shown in pics.. Weight and measurements in pictures. No damage or issues, tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. All solid sterling silver, circa last quarter of the 20th century. All of the conchos, woven silver, buckle, etc are all solid sterling silver. I'm not sure if the pieces other than the buckle were made by Tommy Singer.

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Richard Chavez Santo Domingo cobblestone sterling silver buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.For over 50 years Richard Chavez has been at the forefront in changing the perception of what “Indian jewelry” is supposed to be. His appreciation for simplicity and meticulous attention to detail evident in his jewelry-making grew out of his training as an architect. Chavez uses his immense talent as a lapidary artist to inlay distinct forms with irregular cuts of stone and carefully selected color schemes to create his contemporary, chic pieces with an emphasis on purity and balance.From start to finish, each piece of jewelry involves many steps; beginning with sketches, followed by soldering, sanding, cutting, polishing and the lapidary process. Each step is done entirely by Chavez, with the lapidary process being the most intensive. This time-consuming labor of love begins with the purchase of only the best raw materials which Chavez then cuts to become part of his signature designs set into a silver or gold frame.His work has received numerous awards since his first competition in 1976. Yet in 1990, Richard stopped entering juried competitions, feeling he no longer required competitive validation. Instead, he finds the positive reactions and comments from the public and his esteemed clientele to be more gratifying than any award he could receive. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Big Bernard Dawahoya Hopi Vintage sterling silver belt buckle overlay style Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.75" belt. Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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David R Freeland Jr Sterling, Turquoise wolf inlay belt buckle. Weight and measurements in pics. No issues. Alvin & Lula Begay Navajo High grade cobblestone inlay 3pc belt buckle set. 228 grams total weight, the leather belt is very light. Very versatile belt that can be easily adjusted and can be worn as a 3 pc set or two. With the current leather belt this will fit up to a 48" waist, can be easily adjusted to as small as you like. 50 years years ago, as a young boy, David followed his heart and began making jewelry. Today he is well known for his unique style and exceptional designs. David enjoys teaching his art in his home studios in Tucson, Arizona and Atlanta, Georgia.

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1.5" Allen Pooyouma Hopi sterling silver modernist vintage belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Allen Pooyouma (1922-2014, Hopi Pueblo)Hopi Pueblo artist Allen Pooyouma began his silver work around 1937 and retired around 1970 making him one of the earliest Hopi silversmiths. He worked many of his professional years in Tucson with master goldsmith Morris Talawytewa Robinson and Ralph Tawangyaouma. Allen Pooyouma is known for silver ingot, hand wrought, heavy stampwork and twist wire jewelry set with high quality, natural turquoise.Allen Pooyouma (1922-2014) signed with his hallmark, a stamped ear of corn, and with conjoined letters, HC. Presented in this way, the HC refers to Hopi Crafts. Formerly known as Hopi Enterprises, Hopi Crafts was started by brothers Wayne and Emory Sekaquaptewa operating on Second Mesa between 1962-1983—providing a further genesis and date range for these earrings (pg. 153, Hougart).

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Nelson Silvia 10k gold sterling silver Rodeo Trophy buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid 10k gold rim and accents and sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Big Phillip Honanie sterling silver high grade turquoise buckle for 1.75" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Hopi artist Phillip Honanie began his career in jewelry in the late 1960's. He is considered one of the finest Hopi silversmiths, with his work being highly collectable. A member of the bear clan, his hallmark is the Hopi sign for friendship, a pair of crescents. He resided in the second Mesa village of Shungopovi, but lost his battle with diabetes in 2017. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Darryl Becenti Navajo Blue Gem turquoise sterling silver buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Master Silversmith Darryl Becenti (1957 - 2020) was born in the Native American jewelry capital of Gallup, New Mexico. He began making jewelry in 1988, training with his brothers-in-law, David and Leroy Reeves. He is known as a silversmith for his use of handmade stamps and dyes, repoussé silver work, and colorful shells, fans, and scallops. He is also known for his sand painting and traditional artwork. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Heavy Howard Begay Navajo sterling silver turquoise cluster belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Fits a 1.5" belt. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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c1960‘s Vogt Solid 10k gold on Sterling silver Horse trophy style belt buckle. Solid sterling silver and 10k gold(tested) with weight and measurements in the pictures. Fully functional with age appropriate wear, no damage unless noted. Marked as shown, fits up to a 1.5" belt. The prong that goes in the belt loops at one point was replaced with a screw. It‘s functional, but could likely be "fixed" in a few different ways if one felt it was necessary. This is really thick applied solid 10k gold on this buckle with nice fancy engraving. A comparable modern buckle would likely cost 4-5k.

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Vintage Southwestern sterling silver snakes belt buckle nice turquoise/coral . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fits up to a 2" belt, circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear with no significant issues. Signed Black Star.

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c1950's Vintage Hopi overlay belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver weight and measurements in pictures, Circa mid 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt. Functional with age appropriate wear, no significant issues. Unknown(to me) hallmark, but I believe it to be Hopi made.

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Huge Sterling silver high grade turquoise, coral, fossil belt buckle. Solid sterling silver with weight and other measurements in the pictures. Unmarked, circa 60‘s-70‘s. This likely had a different belt loop and possibly it broke and they soldered this rotating buckle design on the back which is really cool and evidently worked. The added buckle is marked 925 and solid sterling silver. All the metal is sterling silver and very heavy.

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Sylvia Nuguematz Navajo for Chimney Butte Sterling silver Royston turquoise belt buckle Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.25" belt.

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Chief Shatka Bear-Step Appaloosa Horse Club Champion belt buckle sterling silver. Fits up to a 1.5" belt. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. circa third quarter of the 20th century. Chief Shatka Bear-Step (1898-1980; otherwise known as Richard Spencer) who was both an accomplished and well known silversmith. Not only was Shatka Bear-Step a silversmith but he was also passionate about the Appaloosa horse breed. The Appaloosa Horse Club (an international breed registry), inducted Chief Shatka Bear-Step into their hall of fame in 1988, and on their website they describe him in this way: "An Appaloosa showman and promoter, Shatka Bear-Step added colorful and romantic aspects to the breed. Shatka was the father of Mr. Dick Spencer (Western Horseman Magazine) and a well-known silver and turquoise artist. He was featured on national television depicting the Lord‘s Prayer in Indian Sign Language. He produced several awards for the Appaloosa Horse Club, including the Shatka Bear-Step award given to the overall high point youth at each National Show." His love for the Appaloosa breed is apparent in the book he wrote and illustrated, "Painted Ponies" It was originally published in 1952.

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Native American Carico Lake turquoise, Kingman, jasper, and tiger‘s eye sterling belt buckle. Solid sterling silver, marked as shown. Weight and measurements in pics. No detectable issues, unsure of artist.

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c1950‘s Navajo hand stamped Sterling silver turqoise cluster belt buckle.. Very nice buckle with unresearched hallmark shown. Very high quality workmanship, circa mid 20th century. No issues, weight and measurements in pictures.

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vintage Phillip Sekaquaptewa Hopi overlay/inlay sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Signed by the artist. Hopi Pueblo artist Phillip Sekaquaptewa, or Weseoma, was Eagle Clan and was actively making jewelry circa 1973-2003. He is known for his gold and silver overlay, appliqué, tufa cast jewelry. Weseoma lived in Hotevilla, Third Mesa, Hopi Pueblo, Arizona. Weseoma learned his trade from Hopicrafts Cooperative Guild, Second Mesa, Az. Phil‘s hallmark- eagle track, PS, ca. 1971-87; tadpole, after 1981; Weseoma and tadpole hallmark. Artist Hallmark signature of Phillip Sekaquaptewa, Hopi Pueblo JewelerPhil Sekaquaptewa (1948-2003) Weseoma was the grandson of Judge Emory Sekaquaptewa, Sr. and Helen Sekaquaptewa; son of Wayne Sekaquaptewa and Judy Chen Wagner; brother of Kenneth Sekaquaptewa, Harlan Sekaquaptewa, David Sekaquaptewa, Jeannie Groves, Helen Freeman, Patricia Sekaquaptewa, Kimball Sekaquaptewa; father of Caroline Huma, Wayne Perry Sekaquaptewa.

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1" Harry Morgan Navajo sterling silver and turquoise ranger belt buckle set. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle and keepers fits a 1" belt, tapers down to 3/4" at tip. This is normal. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Morgan, Harry BiographyHarry Morgan is known for his classic revival style jewelry with its smooth, soft, antique finishes and classic design. He is a fifth-generation silversmith. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Harry Morgan began casting jewelry at age seven. His mother Louise inspired him to make jewelry in the old style.The Navajo Tribe offered him a four-year scholarship in engineering, but being a rodeo cowboy was his dream, at the time. He ultimately returned to his passion for silversmithing, and became a silversmith in 1965. He spent most of his life in the Gallup, NM area, and at one point opened a jewelry supply store in Crownpoint, NM.He also operated a smithing studio, and employed many smiths who would also emulate the classic revival style. One of those employed was well-known silversmith Kirk Smith. Many of Harry Morgans stamps were inherited from his parents and uncle, or made by him.Harry Morgan was married to Navajo silversmith Betty Joe, and is the nephew of accomplished silversmiths Charlie Bitsue and Ike Wilson. Brother Henry Morgan is known for his exceptional sandcast pieces. Linda Marble, his sister, was also known for her sandcast pieces. She passed away in 2004.Of his five children, three have taken up silversmithing. Harry Morgan won awards at every major Indian art show, and had an exhibit of his creations at the Heard Museum in 2007, a year before he passed way. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Big Vintage Navajo sterling silver bear paw belt buckle with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.5" belt

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Vintage TM Native American sterling silver Zuni fish fetish turquoise belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Unknown artist.

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1.5" 1992 Kokopelli Designs Sterling silver Horses Equestrian Ranger belt buckle. This is on a 1.5" belt, the center hole is 36" and two on each side, more could be added, belt is high quality and in good condition and it is free with the very heavy solid sterling silver, Buckle, keeper, and tip that I am selling. Weights and measurements are in the pictures. This company was in Business in the 1990‘s, the modern day equivalent of this type of quality would cost a small fortune.

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1.5" 1993 Kokopelli Designs Sterling silver Jaguar Ranger belt buckle set. This is on a 1.5" belt, the center hole is 34" and two on each side, more could be added, belt is high quality and in good condition and it is free with the very heavy solid sterling silver, Buckle, keeper, and tip that I am selling. Weights and measurements are in the pictures. This company was in Business in the 1990‘s, the modern day equivalent of this type of quality would cost a small fortune.

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2" Vintage MB Zuni sterling silver redbird turquoise cluster belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" vintage Pete Sanchez Navajo Dry Creek Turquoise sterling silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.

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3/4" c1950 vintage Zuni sterling silver inlay turquoise ranger belt buckle set. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 3/4" belt. Circa second quarter of the 20th century.

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Comstock Heritage 18k/Sterling silver custom Scorpion belt buckle rubies c2009. Solid 18k gold pieces bonded to sterling silver (tested) buckle with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits up to a 1.5" belt. No issues, some expected wear, marked as shown. Custom made by Comstock Heritage in 2009, I‘m not sure what the original cost is, but they don‘t typically work in 18k gold. It would cost thousands to have this made today by them or anyone else capable of doing something similar.

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1.5" 1993 Kokopelli Designs Sterling silver Toucan ranger belt buckle set. This is on a 1.5" belt, the center hole is 36" with 3 total, more could be added, belt is high quality and in good condition and it is free with the very heavy solid sterling silver, Buckle, keeper, and tip that I am selling. Weights and measurements are in the pictures. This company was in Business in the 1990‘s, the modern day equivalent of this type of quality would cost a small fortune.

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1.5" 1992 Kokopelli Designs Sterling silver abstract creature belt buckle set. This is on a 1.5" belt, the center hole is 36" with 3 total, more could be added, belt is high quality and in good condition and it is free with the very heavy solid sterling silver, Buckle, keeper, and tip that I am selling. Weights and measurements are in the pictures. This company was in Business in the 1990‘s, the modern day equivalent of this type of quality would cost a small fortune.

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1.5" 1993 Kokopelli Designs Sterling silver Sun Face belt buckle set. This is on a 1.5" belt, the center hole is 35" with 4 total, more could be added, belt is high quality and in good condition and it is free with the very heavy solid sterling silver, Buckle, keeper, and tip that I am selling. Weights and measurements are in the pictures. This company was in Business in the 1990‘s, the modern day equivalent of this type of quality would cost a small fortune.

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Heavy JP Navajo stamped concho turquoise sterling silver buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter to mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Harry Morgan Navajo sterling silver and turquoise ranger buckle set for 1" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle and keepers fits a 1" belt, tapers down to 3/4" at tip. This is normal. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. One of the stamped bowtie applique's on the keeper is missing.Morgan, Harry BiographyHarry Morgan is known for his classic revival style jewelry with its smooth, soft, antique finishes and classic design. He is a fifth-generation silversmith. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Harry Morgan began casting jewelry at age seven. His mother Louise inspired him to make jewelry in the old style.The Navajo Tribe offered him a four-year scholarship in engineering, but being a rodeo cowboy was his dream, at the time. He ultimately returned to his passion for silversmithing, and became a silversmith in 1965. He spent most of his life in the Gallup, NM area, and at one point opened a jewelry supply store in Crownpoint, NM.He also operated a smithing studio, and employed many smiths who would also emulate the classic revival style. One of those employed was well-known silversmith Kirk Smith. Many of Harry Morgans stamps were inherited from his parents and uncle, or made by him.Harry Morgan was married to Navajo silversmith Betty Joe, and is the nephew of accomplished silversmiths Charlie Bitsue and Ike Wilson. Brother Henry Morgan is known for his exceptional sandcast pieces. Linda Marble, his sister, was also known for her sandcast pieces. She passed away in 2004.Of his five children, three have taken up silversmithing. Harry Morgan won awards at every major Indian art show, and had an exhibit of his creations at the Heard Museum in 2007, a year before he passed way. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Marcus Coochwykvia hopi overlay bighorn sheep sterling silver buckle for 2" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Marcus Coochwykvia (born circa 1952) is an award-winning Hopi silversmith from the village of Mishongnovi at Second Mesa, Arizona. Renowned for his mastery of traditional Hopi silver overlay techniques, he has been crafting collectible jewelry—including intricately carved cuffs, rings, and buckles—since 1972.His work is highly sought after by collectors of Native American art and has been featured in numerous books and exhibitions.Training: Taught by his brother-in-law Glen Lucas, Roy Talahaftewa, and through his association with Hopicrafts.Hallmarks: His authentic pieces are typically stamped with his initials ("MC") alongside his signature mark, a combination of a Bear Paw and the ancient Hopi symbol for brotherhood (the nakwách) Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Herman Smith Navajo sterling silver green turquoise belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Fits a 1.5" belt.Cousin to the famed Martinez brothers, Calvin and Terry, and son of Mary C. Yazzie, Herman creates heavy and distinctively stamped jewelry set with natural turquoise. He creates ingot style bracelets with deep stamp work in the tradition of the old master silversmiths of the Navajo Nation. He also creates whimsical creatures and lovely omega style necklaces with beautiful pendants set with natural turquoise.Herman began working in silver at the age of 15, and continues to improve and perfect his own personal take on traditional Navajo silversmithing. He is a devout church-goer, driving 70 miles every Sunday to the nearest place of worship in Ganado, Arizona. But, perhaps above all, Herman has a love for hunting and the outdoors. “When I’m not working on jewelry, you can usually find me in the mountains - camping or hunting. It’s my way of connecting with Mother Earth,” he says. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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2" Big Vintage Navajo sterling silver Bighorn Sheep/Ram Belt buckle w/turquoise. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 2" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.25" Roger Wilbur sterling silver turquoise intarsia inlay belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.25" belt. Circa fourth quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.In the tradition of Zuni artisans and Arizona’s Hohokam people before them, Roger Wilbur is a master of the channel inlay craft, the process of creating negative space in metal and filling the cavity artistically with gemstones.Raised in Minnesota, Roger came to the southwest in 1960 where he worked in a copper mine. It was there he first learned about rocks. He attributes his design sensibility to his Scandinavian upbringing as seen in the simple designs of furniture and wood- working. He says he thinks of his work as a hybrid of sculpture, painting and jewelry.“Inlay is a field of color, very much like painting. I’m always thinking empty and full space. You have to fill the space with something beautiful and once it is made, it can’t be adjusted, like Cinderella’s slipper.” Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Big vintage Effie Calavaza Zuni sterling silver turquoise coral belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.

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1.75" vintage Zuni sterling silver carved turquoise & Branch coral belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.75" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. One turquoise with old repair.

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14k gold/Sterling silver Norbert Peshlakai Navajo Italian coral belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, solid 14k gold bezel, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.25" belt

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c1940 Vintage Navajo sterling silver repousse nice stampwork concho belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 5/8" belt. Has what I believe to be a C.G. Wallace pricing/inventory code ont he reverse side.

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Ken Romero Taos/Laguna sterling silver cobblestone inlay belt buckle turquoise/coral. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits a 2" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures. Signed illegibly with a hallmark I don‘t recognize. Ken Romero (1956-Present) Pueblos: Taos and Laguna Pueblos Ken is a full-time contemporary jewelry artist, working in the arts for over two decades. His work has been described as being ‘Contemporary in Traditional Native Design. He has an Associate of Fine Arts Degree from the Institute of American Indian Arts and a BA from the California College of Art and Design. Ken is known for his beautiful and intricately inlaid jewelry creations using semiprecious gemstones and cutting-edge designs. When he sits down to make a piece, the exact pattern of the inlay comes as he places one stone at a time and the piece takes on a life of its own. Through his work, he wants to convey the beauty and resilience of his pueblo ancestry. Many of the pieces in his inlay process take on the texture, feel, and look of a village, particularly multi-storied Taos Pueblo. Each piece is made entirely by Ken from start to finish. “I design my pieces with inlay to look and feel like a village or pueblo building. I call this my pueblo village design inlay. All of the jewelry is completed with Kens hallmark. Ken is known for his beautifully wearable works of art. Romero has received numerous honors, including awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market, Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market, and SWAIAs Santa Fe Indian Market. He resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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c1950‘s Sterling/14k gold turquoise Shoshone Indians hand engraved belt buckle. Solid sterling silver with weight and other measurements in the pictures. Fits up to a 1.5" belt, no issues. No damage, minimal wear. Not sure if this was a presentation item or what, but it‘s great.

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Huge Zuni Sterling inlay Roadrunner concho/belt buckle CIJ. Solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures, no damage. Would make a great back side concho, or buckle an added mechanism. The last two pictures are not of this buckle, but they show what kind of fitting would fit on this buckle. One could be taken off of a junky buckle.

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trompe l‘oeil Southwestern sterling High grade Morenci turquoise belt buckle. No issues, weight and measurements in pics. Solid sterling with no apparent marks. Basically a masterpiece.

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GL Miller Studio Sterling silver wood/spiny oyster ranger buckle set for 1" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.GL Miller originally is from Tucson Arizona. He resided in numerous areas throughout the United States before his family settled in Albuquerque in 1963. During his early years, GL was captivated by the various local cultures and art expressions that developed into a love of art and design. GL's imminent future was born in his youth as he experimented with various forms of creativity.Fueled with a natural talent and self-taught skill, GL refined his knowledge of design at the University of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico. He majored in both commercial and fine arts. Following academic study, his creative integrity flourished as an art director for an advertising agency a commercial photographer, and creative director and design manufacturer of the Surrisi Timepieces.The recipient of national and international design awards, GL’s passion for Southwest culture and history has fine-tuned his imaginative jewelry designs.Studio GL designs contemporary one-of-a-kind jewelry influenced by ethnic American Indian design and Western geometric patterns.The unique expressions in silver and gold are not for people who prefer the familiar, but rather for those who revel in surprise. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Chief Shatka Bear-Step sterling silver thunderbird belt buckle w/ turquoise. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Fits a 1.5" belt.Chief Shatka Bear-Step (1898-1980); otherwise known as Richard Spencer) who was both an accomplished and well known silversmith.Not only was Shatka Bear-Step a silversmith but he was also passionate about the Appaloosa horse breed. The Appaloosa Horse Club (an international breed registry), inducted Chief Shatka Bear-Step into their hall of fame in 1988, and on their website they describe him in this way: "An Appaloosa showman and promoter, Shatka Bear-Step added colorful and romantic aspects to the breed. Shatka was the father of Mr. Dick Spencer (Western Horseman Magazine) and a well-known silver and turquoise artist. He was featured on national television depicting the Lord‘s Prayer in Indian Sign Language. He produced several awards for the Appaloosa Horse Club, including the Shatka Bear-Step award given to the overall high point youth at each National Show."His love for the Appaloosa breed is apparent in the book he wrote and illustrated, "Painted Ponies" It was originally published in 1952. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Frieda Santiago (Hopi, 1913-1989) big sterling silver belt buckle . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 2" belt.

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Kee Joe Benally Navajo sterling silver lapis modernist belt buckle vintage, fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century. Kee Joe Benally was a top prize-winning Navajo contemporary jeweler. He used only the finest natural stones and materials. He was influenced by Kenneth Begay but could work in many different styles. He served his people as President of the Lupton Chapter of the Navajo Tribal Government.

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40‘s-50‘s Zuni cast sterling silver Morenci turquoise cluster belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver. Fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Some expected wear. Very clean with no damage. Nice Zuni buckle from the second quarter of the 20th century to mid 20th century. Likely made by Dan Simplicio or Horace Iule. Unmarked.

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Beverly Etsate is an acclaimed Zuni Inlay Artist. Bev is the Daughter of Famed<br>Zuni Artists Rosalie and Augustine Pinto. Bev continues her parents tradition of<br>Inlaid Jewelry by producing jewelry in the same style as her Elders. She has<br>over 30 years of experience in her craft. In that time, she has quickly become<br>one of Zuni's foremost Jewelers.. Selling the set from the late 20th century<br>with no damage or issues. Looks to have seen little to no wear. Buckle is 3.25"<br>x 2 3/8" and takes up to a 1.5" belt Main section of bolo is 2.25" x 1 7/8".<br>total weight 106.5 grams. tested sterling.

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Lorraine Waatsa Zuni sterling silver turquoise cluster buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Lorraine descends from a family of Zuni jewelers; the daughter of Alice and Duane Quam and grandchild of Doris and Wayne Ondelacy. Silversmith is in her blood and she was taught the craft as a youngster by her parents. Lorraine recalls making her first piece in 1971 whilst still living at home with her parents. She describes their process of making jewelry starting with shaping the stones to get them closer to the shape needed. Lorraine then grinds the stones on a 100 grit wheel without using any water. One the stone is close to the shape, she uses a sealing wax melted to a stick (size depends on the stone) and uses the stick instead of hands to perfect the size of the stone. Luwayne then finishes with the silverwork. Lorraine and Luwayne are prolific and their work is a mixture of pass-downs and newer designs. She has received recognition for her art including being published in ‘Zuni Jewelry,’ by Theda and Michael Bassman. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Heavy Stan Bentall sterling silver sculptural horse bust buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Stan Bentall is an American artist and sculptor based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, best known for his three-dimensional fine art, bronze sculptures, and high-end Southwestern sterling silver jewelry. His work spans from the late 20th century to the contemporary era, heavily featuring wildlife, natural elements, and traditional Southwestern motifs. Primary Artistic Mediums & StylesBronze & Mixed Media Sculptures: Bentall is highly recognized for his wildlife and nature-themed bronze castings. A notable example is his "Miracle of Birth" eagle sculpture mounted on a wooden base. He frequently combines metals with natural elements, creating birds or animals in flight crafted out of silver or bronze and mounted directly onto raw minerals like natural quartz crystals or geodes.Southwestern Jewelry & Wearable Art: Operating in the Santa Fe art scene, Bentall creates intricate, heavy sterling silver and 14k gold jewelry using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue). His highly collectible pieces include massive Navajo-style floral concha belts, eagle bolo ties, and dimensional animal effigy necklaces featuring deeply textured feathers and horseheads. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Tommy Jackson Navajo sterling silver turquoise and coral belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Tommy Jackson is a Navajo Silversmith from Chinle, Arizona. He was born in Phoenix. His parents, Martha and Gene, both taught Tommy how to silversmith. Tommy has earned several awards for his incredible traditional and contemporary jewelry.Tommy's work is displayed at Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum and Northern Indian Pueblo Arts & Crafts shows.Tommy graduated from the University of Arizona and became a teacher at Wide Ruins Community School. The students he taught became jewelers--including Jim Harrison, a well-known inlay silversmith. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" vintage T Navajo sterling silver turquoise nugget belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. High quality unresearched due to time limitations.

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Large Early Tufa Cast Native American Turquoise/sterling belt buckle. Very nice large buckle from the first half of the 20th century 4.25" x 2 7/8", takes up to a 1 5/8" belt. 146.4 grams. Unmarked of course, tests silver (guaranteed 90% (coin silver) or better)

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Herman Vandever Navajo Modernist chiseled sterling silver buckle for 1.75" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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c1960 Zuni cast silver turquoise nugget belt buckle with no damage or significant wear. Circa 1950‘s-early 60‘s. Solid sterling, unmarked. Has what is likely the original price still on it. Fits a 3/4" belt, weight and measurements in the pictures.

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1" 1950's Allen Pooyouma Hopi overlay belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1" belt. Circa mid 20th century.Hopi Pueblo artist Allen Pooyouma began his silver work around 1937 and retired around 1970 making him one of the earliest Hopi silversmiths. He worked many of his professional years in Tucson with master goldsmith Morris Talawytewa Robinson and Ralph Tawangyaouma. Allen Pooyouma is known for silver ingot, hand wrought, heavy stampwork and twist wire jewelry set with high quality, natural turquoise.Allen Pooyouma (1922-2014) signed with his hallmark, a stamped ear of corn, and with conjoined letters, HC. Presented in this way, the HC refers to Hopi Crafts. Formerly known as Hopi Enterprises, Hopi Crafts was started by brothers Wayne and Emory Sekaquaptewa operating on Second Mesa between 1962-1983—providing a further genesis and date range for these earrings (pg. 153, Hougart).

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Vintage Zuni or Navajo high grade turquoise cast sterling silver belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa mid 20th century.. Fits up to a 2" belt.

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Ernest Roy Begay Navajo deep stamped sterling silver turquoise belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.5" belt.Ernest Roy Begay is a contemporary Diné of the Navajo Nation jeweler who was born in 1956. He has taught jewelry classes at Monument Valley High School. He is an award winner at the Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial for a number of years having won Best of Class for 5 consecutive years. Ernest Roy Begay signs his jewelry with a stamped STERLING and his initials ERB.

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Heavy vintage Native American cast sterling silver belt buckle with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.75" belt

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Orville Tsinnie Navajo Large Vintage sterling silver stamped concho belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa last quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 2" belt

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Large Hector Aguilar modernist Mexican sterling silver Armadillo belt buckle, takes up to a 1.25" belt, Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, functional with expected wear. Circa mid 20th century with no damage, fully functional.

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Douglas Magnus 14k gold on Sterling silver 3/4" ranger belt buckle set. Vintage set with some expected wear but no significant issues. Fits up to 3/4" ranger belt. Ranger belts are wider and taper down at the buckle/keepers/tip. Selling the buckle set shown, giving the belt for free. Belt fits up to a 46" waist with existing holes. Hole placements shown on tape measure, It‘s on a nice alligator belt shown in pics with some expected wear.

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Huge vintage Zuni sterling silver carved turquoise cast belt buckle . Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fits up to a 2" belt, circa mid 20th century. Age appropriate wear with no significant issues.

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Dan Simplicio Zuni sterling silver snake belt buckle turquoise/branch coral. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in pictures. Fits up to a 1" belt, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Unmarked, attributed. Dan Simplicio (1917-1969) is best known for innovative turquoise and coral settings as well as his impeccable silver work. Dan worked at C.G. Wallace’s trading post and ultimately Wallace became one of the biggest Simplicio collectors. He used branch coral it its natural form, which was unheard of during this time period. He innovated the natural coral and turquoise style of jewelry while simultaneously excelling with his silver work. He was also a master of inlay, which he did only in his formative years of which we have few examples of today. Simplicio worked with silver in a very interesting way, a way that his son credits to his time overseas in WWII. He was influenced by the French, German and Italian use of leaf patterns. It is this leaf work that sets Simplicio’s pieces apart from traditional Zuni work.

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Big Vintage Navajo sterling silver shadowbox belt buckle feather accents. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver weight and measurements in pictures, Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.75" belt. Functional with age appropriate wear.

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c1890 Meiji Japanese Silver, gold, copper, mixed metals belt buckle. Amazing work of art with no detectable markings. Measurements in pics.

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Richard Tsosie Navajo Cobblestone inlay Tufa cast belt buckle. 2 5/8" x 2", takes up to a 1.25" belt.Artists › Richard Tsosie Richard is perhaps best known for his distinctive textured silver designs. His trademark techniqie of granulation was discovered by accident when he noticed silver filings were fusing onto a ring he was soldering. He calls the process which produces this granulated surface texture “reticulation,” and he has been perfecting the technique throughout his career.Born in 1956, Richard has been a jeweler since the mid 1970s. He learned jewelry making from his brother Boyd and from Kenneth Begay at Navajo Community College in Arizona. He quickly progressed from basic tasks of cutting and polishing stones to the more complex process of inlay.Richard’s contemporary silver and hold work features the use of fabrication, overlay, and granulation. He is also known for colorful inlay work with a variety of natural stones and for his fine degree of control and attention to detail. His designs are motivated by images of the natural world, particularly the Wide Ruins area of the reservation where he spent a large part of his youth. Richard says of his work, “I am inspired by the colors of the mountains at sunset, the patterns of shadow and light that emerge at dawn, and the pinpoints of starlight against the black night sky.”His pieces typically contain the symbol for lighting and an arrow pattern. The lightning stands for natural causes, while the arrowhead symbolizes man-made elements. Richard says the design represents the ups and downs of life. “Some things we can’t do anything about and you should try to enjoy life to the fullest.”All precious metals are tested and guaranteed,

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Derrick & Nichelle Edaakie Zuni sterling silver Redbird belt buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Derrick is the son of famous Zuni lapidary artists, Dennis and Nancy Edaakie. He and Nichelle are now quite famous in their own right and have continued on the tradition of excellence in beautiful mosaic inlay. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Bernard Dawahoya Hopi Overlay carved sterling silver buckle for 1.5" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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Gilbert Andress Tyma Hopi overlay bear paw belt buckle sterling silver. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, weight and measurements in pictures. Fully functional. All items will likely have some age appropriate/expected wear, the older they are the more wear they should have. Circa third quarter of the 20th century.. Fits up to a 1.75" belt.

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Sibert-Janita Kallestewa Zuni Vintage sterling silver channel inlay belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt.

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Allen Pooyouma Hopi sterling silver Horse/raincloud coral/turquoise belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.5" belt. Hopi Pueblo artist Allen Pooyouma began his silver work around 1937 and retired around 1970 making him one of the earliest Hopi silversmiths. He worked many of his professional years in Tucson with master goldsmith Morris Talawytewa Robinson and Ralph Tawangyaouma. Allen Pooyouma is known for silver ingot, hand wrought, heavy stampwork and twist wire jewelry set with high quality, natural turquoise. Allen Pooyouma (1922-2014) signed with his hallmark, a stamped ear of corn, and with conjoined letters, HC. Presented in this way, the HC refers to Hopi Crafts. Formerly known as Hopi Enterprises, Hopi Crafts was started by brothers Wayne and Emory Sekaquaptewa operating on Second Mesa between 1962-1983 Pooyouma was born in Hootvilla, Arizona, and learned silversmithing from his father at age 15. His uncle was the renowned Hopi master Ralph Tawangyawma. During World War II, he continued making jewelry on the reservation due to poor eyesight. In the mid-1940s, he moved to Tucson to work with his uncle, where he refined his techniques.

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c1930 Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise whirling logs/arrows belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa second quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 1.75" belt.

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Old Pawn Native American Sterling belt buckle. Nice old large sterling(tested) native American belt buckle. Arrow hallmark shown in bottom of second pic J.L. scratched in center, likely not maker. 4" x 2.5" x 105.8 grams x will handle up to a 2 1/8" leather belt.

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1.75" Les Baker Shop Navajo sterling silver vintage carved turquoise belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Fits a 1.75" belt.Les Baker was a well-known southwest jewelry artist who designed and also made jewelry himself. Although he was Anglo he employed many Native American silversmiths throughout the years, most notably Fritson Toledo, the great Navajo artist. Les had a great deal to do with the success of the Stagecoach. We have sold more Les Baker jewelry throughout the years than any other jewelry artist. But beyond that, Les was a great mentor and friend to Susan and Gary, here at the Stagecoach. Back in the late 1970’s Gary called Les about selling his jewelry. Gary and his father, Jim, met Les in Denver and have sold his jewelry ever since. In the early 1980’s, Gary spent a week in Albuquerque while one of Les’ Navajo silversmiths taught Gary the craft. This was one of the turning points at the Stagecoach. We could now size our own sterling silver and gold rings and eventually make our own jewelry right here at the Stagecoach. This was and is a huge advantage in selling jewelry as our knowledge of the craft went up exponentially. And for all this, Les asked nothing in return.Les was born in 1935 and when he was older joined the Navy. He told me once that he lied about his age to get into the Navy and became one of the youngest Navy pilots ever. After the Korean War he headed back to New Mexico and became interested in American Indian jewelry. His wife at the time (ex-wife now) wanted a Navajo squash blossom necklace but Les couldn’t afford it. He was always resourceful and since Les didn’t have the money to purchase the squash blossom he figured he would try making one himself. It turned out so nice that when Les’ wife was at a party with Edith Maisel, the “Queen of Indian Jewelry” was so impressed that she offered Les a job. Maisel helped popularize “Indian Jewelry” and though it wasn’t actually handmade, Maisels’ offered many Native Americans a job and increased the awareness of this art form. This was Les’ big break and he later also learned from the great Native American artist Carl Louthy.Eventually Les opened his own shop and was at the right time and the right place when the great “Indian Jewelry” boom in the 1970’s hit. Everybody wanted this turquoise Indian jewelry, from celebrities to the common man and woman. Les teamed up for a while with Bing Crosby (not the singer but the Indian Trader) and at one time had around 50 Native Americans working for him.Les developed his signature look, the swirling free flowing scroll work with leaves and flowers which he used throughout his life. He was one of the first to incorporate gold and diamonds into “Indian Jewelry”. Even though he had his own signature “look”, he was an expert at many different styles and techniques. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.5" Bernard Dawahoya Hopi overlay sea turtle belt buckle sterling silver. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Hopi artist Bernard Dawahoya was considered by all to be a master silversmith. His bold and clean designs along with the precise matting or texture he worked into the negative areas of this pieces, made his work easily recognizable. His Hopi name was Masaqueva (Wings of the sun). He was born in the second Mesa village of Shungopavi. Not only a master jeweler, but a respected storyteller and a man of great talents. He passed away in 2010. His work is displayed in Museums across the country and in many publications.

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1.5" vintage Zuni John Lucio Eagle Dancer inlaid sterling silver belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.5" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.

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Vintage Navajo sterling silver 3D ram bust belt buckle with turquoise. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver. Weight and measurements in pictures, circa third quarter of the 20th century. Fits a 2" belt. Illegible unresearched hallmark, one stone with old fracture, all secure in bezels.

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Carl Poul Petersen Canadian Sterling silver Cutting Horse Rodeo Belt buckle .. Fits a 1.75" wide belt. No issues, some expected wear. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures. One of the highest quality trophy buckles I‘ve ever had.

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40‘s-50‘s Zuni Blue Gem Turquoise sterling silver 5/8" ranger belt buckle set. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Fits a 5/8" belt. No issues, some expected wear. Ranger belts are typically wider and taper down to 5/8" where the buckle and tip go on.

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Richard Begay Navajo sterling silver, Mediterranean coral bears belt buckle. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, fits up to a 1.5" wide belt. Some expected wear. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Weight and measurements in pictures.

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Large 10k/Sterling 1970‘s Glad Hand Buffalo belt buckle LC Initials. Ruby Eyes. Solid sterling silver with solid (tested) 10k gold LC at bottom. No issues. Weight and Measurements in pics. Marked or unmarked as shown in pics, weight and other measurements in pics. Older Native American jewelry is typically unmarked. If I call it Silver or Ingot I‘m guaranteeing it to be 90% or more silver. This isn‘t something I get confused about. Sorry but my jewelry is stored in a secure location and cannot be accessed for more pictures, videos, or measurements until sold. If you look at pictures/description your question should be answered. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

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Joseph Coriz (ซานโตโดมิงโก) โอเวอร์เลย์สเตอร์ลิงและหัวเข็มขัดทอง 14k 3" x 1.75" ใช้เข็มขัดขนาด 1.5" หรือเล็กกว่านั้น 63.7 กรัมJoseph Coriz (1956-) เรียนรู้เรื่องการทำเงินจากพ่อแม่ของเขาและ Vidal Aragon ช่างทำอัญมณีของ Kewa โดยการสังเกตและจดจำสิ่งที่เขาเห็นอย่างรอบคอบ เติบโตขึ้นมา ที่ Pueblo เขาได้รับแรงบันดาลใจจากการชมธรรมชาติและชีวิตประจำวันของชาว Pueblo เขาสร้างสรรค์เครื่องประดับอย่างแข็งขันมาตั้งแต่ปี 1980 จี้มีลายเซ็นต์ของผู้ผลิตซึ่งมีชื่อย่อว่า "JDC"

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40‘s-50‘s Native American silver belt buckle with turquoise. Weight and measurements in pics. Unmarked, solid sterling. Appears Navajo made but the stone settings/bezels look Zuni.

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Vintage NNB Navajo deep stamped sterling silver turquoise buckle for 1.25" belt. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures. Circa last quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear. Fits a 1.25" belt. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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1.75" Alberto Contreras southwestern modernist sterling turquoise belt buckle. Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.. Buckle fits a 1.75" belt. Circa third quarter of the 20th century. Age appropriate wear.Alberto Contreras, Western SilversmithHailed as The Cellini of the Southwest, Alberto Contreras honed his craft under the guidance of his renowned grandfather, Frank Patania Sr. His formal education at the University of Arizona and the University of Mexico City further solidified his expertise in jewelry design and metalwork. Some of his earliest works, dating back to the 1950s and hallmarked AC Sterling, are testaments to his exceptional skill and enduring quality.The Contreras family has been a cornerstone of Tucson, Arizona's fine jewelry and silversmithing scene for generations. Founded by Alberto Contreras, a visionary artist and skilled craftsman, the family business has flourished, with each generation adding to its rich legacy. From intricate silverwork to stunning gemstone jewelry, the Contreras family's commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every piece they create. Listed with ExportYourStore.com

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