{"product_id":"kirk-smith-turquoise-concho-belt-navajo-native-american-vintage","title":"Kirk Smith Turquoise Concho Belt Navajo Native American - Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirk Smith (1957-2012) is widely regarded as one of the most collectible Native American silversmiths, and since his tragic passing in 2012, demand for his jewelry has only continued to grow. His pieces are prized by collectors and museums for their exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and investment value, rarely returning to the market once acquired. Kirk began learning silversmithing from his grandfather in the 1960s and launched his own career in 1972, but his artistic vision truly flourished after working alongside his brother-in-law, Harry Morgan, whose vintage-inspired \"Old Pawn\" aesthetic helped shape Kirk's signature style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis concho belt is truly a collector's dream. It showcases everything Kirk was known for: precision stamp work, heavy gauge sterling silver, and high quality turquoise. This is a full concho belt with all twelve conchos: 1 buckle, 5 ovals and 6 butterfly conchos. What sets this belt apart from the other is that most of Kirk's concho belts have the conchos backed with leather. These conchos are very heavy gauge silver and not back at all. Notice the thickness of the silver in the photos. It weighs 641 grams.... that's a 1 pound, 6.6 ounces!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you aren't wearing this belt, find a place to display it. It's too special not to be seen and enjoyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval conchos: 3\" x 2 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButterfly conchos: 2 3\/4 x 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EastofSantaFe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49060066492667,"sku":"26-039","price":179361.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/5707\/6219\/files\/IMG_7432.jpg?v=1783633334","url":"https:\/\/www.eastofsantafe.com\/en-tw\/products\/kirk-smith-turquoise-concho-belt-navajo-native-american-vintage","provider":"EastofSantaFe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}