PERRY SHORTY STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLE WITH BLUE GEM TURQUOISE

Elegant Sterling silver belt buckle with a striking turquoise stone centerpiece signed by Perry Shorty. Intricate detailing adds a touch of sophistication. Born in Ganado, Arizona, in 1964, Perry Shorty is a Navajo silversmith known for his hand-forged jewelry that reflects the classic early Navajo style. Using traditional techniques of the first, second, and third phase jewelers (1880-1940's), Perry hand-extrudes silver wire, applies intricate stamp work, and uses files, chisels and appliqué to create complex designs on the surface of his pieces. His work could easily be celebrated as a revival of the elegant jewelry of the 1940's with its meticulously hand fashioned art nouveau appeal. Tribe: Diné (Navajo) Length: 3 Width: 2 5/8" Belt Bar: 1 1/4" Stone: Blue Gem Turquoise (3/8" x 1/4") Material: Sterling Silver