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Only Sterling 925, for Life's Most Beautiful Moments.
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Description
This exceptional vintage buckle features elaborate pierced overlay work framing three striking stones: two vibrant turquoise cabochons with rich black matrix flanking a central coral piece. The intricate cutout design showcases geometric patterns, scrollwork, and traditional Southwestern motifs against a deeply oxidized background. Each stone is set in twisted rope bezels with silver raindrop accents enhancing the composition. HMIJ Ortega operated out of Santa Fe, creating quality Navajo silverwork known for detailed overlay technique and fine stonework. The hand stamped sun face kachina hallmark with K on the reverse authenticates this as genuine Ortega work. Substantial weight and museum-quality execution make this ideal for serious collectors of documented Native American silverwork, Santa Fe jewelry historians, and anyone seeking authenticated Southwestern artistry with maker provenance.
Measurements & Specifications
- Material: Sterling Silver (tested and confirmed)
- Weight: 57.7 grams
- Main Stones: Natural Turquoise, Natural Coral
- Stone Shape: Oval and Elongated Cabochons
- Stone Measurements: Turquoise 13.4 mm x 10.3 mm (0.53" x 0.41"), Coral 16.9 mm x 5.0 mm (0.67" x 0.20")
- Number of Stones: 3 total (2 turquoise, 1 coral)
- Buckle Dimensions: 3.07" x 2.01" (78.0 mm x 51.1 mm)
- Max Belt Width: Fits a leather belt up to 1.60" (40.6 mm)
- Setting Type: Rope Bezel Set
- Design: Pierced Overlay with Geometric and Scrollwork Motifs
- Technique: Deep Cut Overlay, Twisted Rope Bezels, Silver Raindrops, Oxidized Background
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Artist: HMIJ Ortega (Santa Fe) K
- Signed/Unsigned: Signed
- Hallmarked: Yes (HMIJ Ortega Santa Fe mark)
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