Belt, A Vintage, Concho, Turquoise, Needlepoint, Hallmark, Vintage, 665

BOLD DETAILS

This bold beauty is a showstopper! The piece begins with a vintage leather strap and paired with a square statement buckle boasting a cluster of needle point turquoise stones each set in serrated bezels. The buckle is finished with sterling silver drops, a twisted rope border, and repousse bump outs. You will make a statement every time you wear this piece.

Victor Moses Begay (Navajo). Active since 1950s. Lapidary and silversmith. Traditional; multiple styles; inlay; needle point and cluster work.

Marks: V M B (may be staggered) V. M. B.

• artist: Victor Moses Begay
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: V M B
• materials:  sterling silver, turquoise, vintage leather strap
• dimensions: buckle: 2 1/4" x 4", strap 34"
• weight: 174 grams
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• nice patina
• light wear from use
• style: Belt-665