***VINTAGE Zuni Natural Turquoise Cluster Belt Buckle – BU#1066

Pre-Owned Vintage Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Set With A Cluster Design Of 12 Natural Turquoise Stones.  Masterfully Handmade And Designed By Zuni Artists GEORGE & LUPE LEEKITY.  Estimated To Be From The 1980’s Period. 

In General, Natural or Non-Treated Turquoise Is Considered To Be Highly Desirable As It Represents The True And Unaltered Composition of The Stone.  Natural Turquoise Stones Are Increasingly Becoming Hard To Locate And Acquire.                           

Details

Artist Hallmark:  “G & L LEEKITY” (hand stamped on back side of buckle)

Materials:  Sterling Silver, 12 Natural Turquoise Stones

Technique:  Saw Work, Appliqué, Natural Oxidation

Height:  1.51″

Length:  2.23″

Belt Loop Width:  1.17″

Weight:  31 grams