Bidspirit auction | Navajo Sterling Turquoise Belt Buckle


Navajo Sterling Turquoise Belt Buckle - Handcrafted Navajo sterling silver belt buckle featuring traditional stamp work and inlay of turquoise stones in soft blue-green tones. The rectangular buckle displays classic southwestern design motifs including sunburst stamps, shell details, and beaded edge borders, with a prominent turquoise cabochon mounted on the upper right and additional turquoise inlay scattered across the face. The buckle shows honest wear consistent with age and use several areas of denting and bending are visible throughout the body, and some turquoise inlay is missing or loose, particularly in the lower sections and along the right edge. The interior back is oxidized silver with functional pin attachment hardware. Approximately 3.5 inches wide by 2 inches tall. A substantial piece of Navajo jewelry that rewards the collector of authentic southwestern metalwork who appreciates original condition over restoration. DWT 36.8