Large BELT BUCKLE Navajo Sterling Silver withRare Gem Grade Variscite Spiderweb
Navajo Gem Grade Spiderweb Variscite. Sterling Silver Belt Buckle. 3.1″ X 2.4″. Will accept a belt of up to 1.5. 63.6 grams = 2.04 Troy ounces. All measurement are approximate. Navajo Gem Grade Variscite Buckle. This Large and exquisite Belt Buckle was made by a talented Navajo artist using a stunning Spiderweb Variscite stone that has lots of dark Matrix. It is Not stamp signed with a hallmark depicting the maker, nor it is stamped “Sterling” on reverse of the buckle. There is no tarnish and has its original high luster. The buckle looks, and probably is what most would consider “New”. I listed it as pre-owned, because it is… The stone is really the story here and this gem grade Variscite stone is magnificent. It seems to have all the characteristics and look of a stone mined in the Candelaria area in Nevada. You may notice that this stone, with its interesting “globules” and dark background, could be mistaken for Turquoise from the same area. In the United States, Variscite is also mined in Utah and Wyoming. It is generally more rare than Turquoise, but it is not incorporated in Native jewelry as commonly as Turquoise. The mining region is located about 50 miles west of Tonoph, Nevada. Turquoise was first mined by a Mexican in about 1885. This stone is luminous and radiant. This exceptional material is appreciated and used by many of the best Native American jewelers. I hope you like it! The simple and precise stamp work is also impressive and worth examining in the magnified pictures! Here is a real treat. I have never seen a buckle that has stamping on the square bezel that holds the Turquoise… This one has it! It is all quite fine. If you are looking for an elegant large Navajo belt buckle with a dramatic Variscite stone, I believe it will please you.. As the Navajo say, “Walk in Beauty”. In the United States. I thank You and look forward to sharing a good experience! “AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I” – Gregory Schaaf. “AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: A-L”. “HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST”- Barton Wright. THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER – Billie Hougart. “ZUNI JEWELRY” – Theda and Michael Bassman. “ZUNI THE ART AND THE PEOPLE VOLUMES 1-3″ – Barbara & Ed Bell- Volume. “KNIFEWING AND RAINBOW MAN IN ZUNI JEWELRY”. For reference only Buckle GEMT. The item “Large BELT BUCKLE Navajo Sterling Silver withRare Gem Grade Variscite Spiderweb” is in sale since Wednesday, April 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Other Native American Jewelry”. The seller is “kevinshops!” and is located in Tucson, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Stone
- Signed?: Unsigned
- Ethnic Origin: Indian
- Clasp Type: Buckle
- lot: No
- Featured Refinements: Native American Belt Buckle
- Metal Purity: .925, Sterling
- Main Stone: Variscite
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Belt Buckles
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
