{"product_id":"aaron-chischiligi-high-grade-bisbee-turquoise-sterling-silver-buckle-1-75-belt","title":"Aaron Chischiligi high grade Bisbee turquoise sterling silver buckle 1.75\" belt","description":"Aaron Chischiligi high grade Bisbee turquoise sterling silver buckle for up to a 1.75\" belt.  Solid sterling silver (tested) with weight and measurements in pictures.   Circa third quarter to mid 20th century.   Age appropriate wear.   There are galleries and turquoise dealers who would likely charge more for this stone than I'm charging for this buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAaron Chischiligi (1923–2001) was a highly renowned Navajo silversmith and jeweler celebrated for his masterful blend of traditional Southwestern artistry and contemporary Native American jewelry design. Active during the mid-to-late 20th century, his intricately crafted, hand-engraved pieces are considered highly collectible works of historic Native American art.Signature Style \u0026amp; Artistry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShadowbox Settings: Chischiligi was widely recognized for his expert use of the shadowbox technique, where cutouts in an oxidized silver top layer create a dark background that makes central gemstones pop.Premium Gemstones: His work almost exclusively showcases high-grade, natural Southwestern turquoise (including premium varieties like Morenci, Sleeping Beauty, and Carrico Lake) often paired beautifully with deep red Mediterranean branch coral. \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com","brand":"Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504920752344,"sku":"224ards5s5sd8addx","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/il_fullxfull.8588364629_20fk.jpg?v=1789876599","url":"https:\/\/estatefreshaustin.com\/th\/products\/aaron-chischiligi-high-grade-bisbee-turquoise-sterling-silver-buckle-1-75-belt","provider":"Estate Fresh Austin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}