Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt, c.1950 Pawn View Watchlist >
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Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Concho Belt, c.1950 Pawn
A classic mid-20th century Navajo concho belt, crafted in sterling silver with vivid natural turquoise cabochons, mounted on a black leather strap. This vintage pawn example reflects the artistry and strength of Navajo silversmithing during the 1950s, a period when turquoise-set belts were becoming highly sought after both within Native communities and by collectors of Southwestern jewelry.
The belt is composed of seven large oval conchos, each deeply repoussé with radiating sunburst patterns and hand-stamped borders, set with turquoise cabochons in finely serrated bezels. Eight bow-shaped butterfly spacers provide rhythm and balance between the conchos, their turquoise stones adding a vibrant counterpoint.
The substantial square buckle anchors the piece, adorned with eight turquoise cabochons framed by scalloped stampwork. Every element speaks to the precision of Navajo silverwork and the importance of turquoise as a symbol of protection and cultural identity.
Details
- Origin: Navajo, Southwestern United States
- Period: c.1950, vintage pawn
- Materials: Sterling silver, turquoise, leather
- Techniques: Repoussé, scalloped edges, stampwork, serrated bezels
- Stones: Natural turquoise cabochons with matrix, bezel-set
(7) Oval Conchos
- Size: 2.76" x 3.25" x 0.58" (7 cm x 8.25 cm x 1.5 cm)
- Average stone size: 13.8 mm x 15.5 mm
(8) Butterfly Conchos
- Size: 2.12" x 1.03" x 0.55" (5.4 cm x 2.6 cm x 1.4 cm)
- Average stone size: 14.9 mm x 7.9 mm
Buckle
- Size: 3.27" x 3.42" x 0.28" (8.3 cm x 8.7 cm x 0.7 cm)
- Set with: (8) turquoise cabochons, avg. 12.83 mm x 16.7 mm
Dimensions & Specifications
- Overall belt length: 45.5" (115.6 cm)
- Belt width: 1" (2.5 cm)
- Concho weight (without belt): 475.71 g (16.78 oz)
- Buckle weight: 90.2 g (3.18 oz)
Condition
Good vintage condition. Stones are secure in their bezels; silver shows a natural aged patina with light surface wear consistent with use. Leather strap intact, without sizing holes. Polishing left to buyer’s discretion.
This concho belt represents the enduring Navajo tradition of combining bold silver forms with turquoise of striking color. A powerful statement of Southwestern design, it is both a wearable work of art and a significant collectible for discerning connoisseurs of Native American jewelry.
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