Navajo concho belt, c. 1960s

1,700 USD

Authentic, Navajo (Diné) concho belt reminiscent of old pawn jewelry seen in the early days of Diné silversmithing, featuring rustic, natural turquoise cabochons adorning large butterfly-shaped conchos. Produced in the sandcast style—made by pouring molten silver into a mold carved from damp sand. This ancient technique creates uniquely textured, one-of-a-kind pieces that are then attached to a leather belt.

NAVAJO CONCHO BELT, c. 1960s

Navajo concho belt, c. 1960s

Authentic, Navajo (Diné) concho belt reminiscent of old pawn jewelry seen in the early days of Diné silversmithing, featuring rustic, natural turquoise cabochons adorning large butterfly-shaped conchos. Produced in the sandcast style—made by pouring molten silver into a mold carved from damp sand. This ancient technique creates uniquely textured, one-of-a-kind pieces that are then attached to a leather belt.

Concho belts have been a part of Native American tradition for generations, symbolizing wealth and status, especially among the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi tribes. Originally inspired by Spanish silverwork, the concho, derived from the Spanish word concha—meaning “shell”—has become a celebrated cultural adornment.
NAVAJO CONCHO BELT, c. 1960s NAVAJO CONCHO BELT, c. 1960s NAVAJO CONCHO BELT, c. 1960s

Measurements



Turquoise, Silver, Leather
Dimensions: 1.5” wide x 48” long

Each Reserve collectible is thoughtfully custom-packaged to Jacques Marie Mage standards, with tailored care to each artifact. Each collectible is accompanied by a JMM Certificate of Authenticity and ID card.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

A meticulous attention to detail is applied at every stage of production, from the making of molds to laser welding the pieces to polishing the assembled frame. All steps require a commitment to quality that cumulatively results in flawless construction.

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

With every component custom manufactured exclusively for Jacques Marie Mage, each pair of glasses is created in a 300-step process enriched by the expertise of nearly 100 hundred artisans, all of whom are supported with fair trade benefits, wages, and respect.