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Mary Dayea, Navajo - Sterling Silver
Bisbee Turquoise and Coral Concho Belt
HK Item #CB125

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Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

size
buckle 3" x 2 1/2";
9 conchos 3" x 2";
1 1/4" wide x 34" long black leather belt with holes from 27" to 31"
materials
Bisbee turquoise, coral, Read about stones
sterling silver, Read about silver
black leather
weight
580 grams
hallmarks
stamped on conchos: Sterling MD
stamped on buckle: Sterling and illegible mark
artist
Mary Dayea, Navajo
[began making jewelry in the 1930s]
condition
pre-owned, excellent; smooth supple leather with no cracking; bright patina; stones firmly set in hand cut serrated bezels; one turquoise stone has a crack

Read about authenticity
of Native American Indian jewelry
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Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Back of conchos stamped Sterling MD.

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Back of buckle stamped STERLING and an unreadable mark.

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

We leave the natural patina on our pawn jewelry because many of our customers like the old "vintage" appearance. If you'd like to clean up your silver jewelry, new or old, check out our silver cleaning and polishing cloth.

Want your jewelry to look like new? Read my blog 'To Polish or Not to Polish'.

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Mary Dayea, Navajo
Stamped Sterling Silver
Bisbee Turquoise and Coral Concho
Belt

CB125 - $4,500 $4,250 plus s/h
(ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

Paula says - "This concho belt was purchased in 1988 from the Tobe Turpin Trading Post in Gallup, N.M.

"The black leather belt is 34" long. If you want a longer belt or a new belt, e-mail Paula at (please do not phone) to see what we have in stock."

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Buckle 3" x 2 1/2".

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Belt is 1 1/4" wide, 34" long and riveted to buckle.

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Hand cut bezels.

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Crack across one turquoise stone.

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Authentic Native American Sterling Silver, Turquoise and coral Concho Belt by Navajo artisan Mary Dayea

Each concho has two copper loops.

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Paula says - "Most leather concho belts are quite adjustable. You can adjust them to fit a smaller waist by punching additional holes in the leather. You can slide the conchos along the the leather to adjust their spacing closer together or farther apart. You could even remove one or more conchos if you want to make the belt very short. Also you could cut excess leather off the tail end of the belt. To make a belt larger, you can purchase a leather belt of the proper length and put the conchos and buckle on the new belt."

ABOUT TURQUOISE

Turquoise is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It is known as a master healer stone as it is believed to help speed the healing process. It is also thought that turquoise can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart.
Turquoise comes in all shades of blue, to blue-green and it is the natural variations in turquoise that make it appealing. The color of turquoise in American Indian jewelry ranges from brownish green to bright blue. Found in veins sandwiched in between layers of mother rock, turquoise can show some of the influence of the mother rock in its matrix or veining. The matrix colors range from blue to golden brown to black and sometimes with golden flecks. Many people prefer turquoise with matrix over clear stones. Read more about stones.

About Bisbee Turquoise

Bisbee turquoise was a by-product of copper mining near Bisbee, Arizona. It is known mainly for its brilliant blue color and smoky webbing. Often the stones have a matrix of brown, gray or black, but clear stones of blues and greens have also come from the Bisbee mine. There was never that much turquoise mined in Bisbee to begin with and now the mine is closed. What remains today is in the hands of old miners and long-time collectors. Because of its hardness, quality and scarcity Bisbee turquoise is one of the most valued turquoise in the world today. Read more about stones.

About Red Coral

Red Coral is the common name given to Corallium Rubrum and several related species of marine coral. Red coral is a collection of hundreds of tiny animals living together in a colonies that resemble small leafless bushes growing on dark, rocky seabottom. The coral skeleton is composed hard calcium carbonate, colored in shades of red from pale pink to deep red. It can be semi-translucent to opaque. It is naturally matte, but can be polished to a glassy shine. Red coral is frequently dyed to enhance color and it can also be impregnated with resins or epoxies to fill surface fissures and flaws.

Coral jewelry has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials. The Romans believed coral could protect children from harm, as well as cure bites from snakes and scorpions and diagnose diseases by changing colour. Read more . . .

NOTE: Items in our Vintage Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances, estate sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand new (NOS, New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish, scratches and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and shown in photos. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable.

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Patina
A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Vintage
30 years or older.
NOS
New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago.
Pre-owned
An item that has been used.

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