WILD HEARTS CAN’T BE BROKEN
A concho belt and cuff duo that won’t break your heart. The two different style cluster conchos have turquoise cabochons along their edges. In the middle is a sterling silver floral repousse with one center turquoise cabochon. Detailed stamp work scattered throughout each one gives it that complete look. They are placed on a black leather belt. As for the buckle, it also has turquoise cabochons and silver burst details at each corner. There are rope wire details in the center to add a little more pizzazz to this piece. For the cuff, it follows suit with the round conchos. An outside ring of turquoise cabochons with a sterling silver floral repousse middle and a single turquoise stone in the center. You’ll be breaking the hearts of others every time you wear this duo.
- artist: undetermined
- affiliation: Navajo
- hallmarks: (etched script) N. Begay
- materials: sterling silver, leather strap, turquoise
- cuff dimensions: 5 3/4″ inside, 3/4″ gap, 3″ x 2 7/8″
- concho: 2 7/8″ x 2 3/4″
- spacers: 3″ x 1 1/4″
- buckle: 4″ x 2 7/8″
- strap: 42 1/2″
- belt weight: 515 grams
- cuff weight: 47 grams
- nice vintage condition
- stones are secure in their settings
- no stone chips or hairline fractures
- stone abrasions commensurate with age
- silver has a nice patina
- light wear from ethnographic use
- style: Belt-329