Vintage Navajo Concho Belt Sterling Silver Black Onyx Approx Waist 34" 315g, Black Leather 1"

Roma Arellano

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Vintage

From the 1970s

This sterling silver and black onyx concho belt was purchased in the 1980s and features black onyx set in oval conchos on a relatively skinny--1" wide--black leather belt. The piece carries a "NAVAJO" stamp, which almost looks like the last name "Nava" (although we can see the remnants of a "J" following the last "A") and it has the artist's hallmark J.N., which I've not been able to identify. The piece is classic from that era, when the domed oval shape was found in earrings as well. There are a total of 14 conchos, plus the oval belt buckle makes 15 altogether. The belt was worn and has two holes punched in the leather, but there is extra leather, so the belt is somewhat adjustable to a bigger size if needed. The crowded conchos also would lend themselves to being spread out slightly more.

The leather belt measures 1" wide, as mentioned, and measuring from the tip of the belt buckle to the tip of the leather where it ends, it is 41-3/4" long, but measure from the tip of the belt buckle to the first hole, it is would fit a 34" waist, and slightly bigger to the second hole. There is an additional "tail" of just under 7", where additional holes could be punched for a slightly larger waist size. The conchos, including the buckle, measure about 2" wide by 1-3/8" tall. Total weight, including belt, is 315g, which is substantial heft. The conchos are all held onto the belt via copper backs, which have been bent slightly so they don't move around easily on the belt, although one simply need lift the backing a wee bit to loosen and re-space. Concho belts often are worn on the hips, although this belt might fit through not-too-tight pants loops.

A versatile vintage concho belt!

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