Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt Piece Thomas Charlie TC

Vintage Navajo sterling silver turquoise concho belt piece featuring handcrafted detail and natural stone inlay, attributed to silversmith Thomas Charlie with TC hallmark. A classic Southwestern concho element designed for belt assembly or collectible display.

This piece is pre-owned and shows surface wear, patina, and light scratches consistent with age and use. The reverse side shows oxidation and wear around the attachment loops. The turquoise stones are intact with natural matrix and slight variations typical of genuine stones.

Crafted from sterling silver, this rectangular concho features two turquoise cabochons set in rope bezels, surrounded by traditional Navajo silverwork including bead accents, floral and leaf motifs, and stamped decorative borders. The back includes four attachment loops, indicating it was originally part of a larger concho belt. The piece is stamped “T.C.”, attributed to Navajo silversmith Thomas Charlie. Weight is approximately 56.9 grams.

Navajo concho belt pieces are individually handmade components that together form highly collectible belts. Signed examples by known artisans are especially desirable among collectors of Native American jewelry.

This piece works well as a replacement concho, standalone collectible, or repurposed jewelry component for custom work or display.

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Did you know? Conchos were originally adapted from Spanish silver coins and became a defining element of Native American belt designs.

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