{"product_id":"vintage-navajo-sterling-silver-turquoise-cluster-belt-buckle-sky-blue","title":"Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Belt Buckle Sky Blue – Signed MT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold example of classic Southwestern silverwork, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Navajo Turquoise Cluster Belt Buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a substantial oval sterling silver form set with an array of individually shaped turquoise stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach stone has its own natural color, matrix, and character, creating a mosaic-like composition across the face of the buckle. Rope detailing, silver bead accents, stamped borders, and hand-worked decorative elements frame the turquoise and give the piece the dimensional character associated with traditional Southwestern jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTERLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the maker by initials and confirming the silver designation. Because the full identity behind the MT hallmark has not been independently verified, we are presenting the maker exactly as marked rather than assigning an unsupported attribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo closely related buckles are available in this listing. Each is individually made and features its own unique turquoise arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Southwestern Belt Buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDealer-Attributed Navajo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Stone Cluster Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually Bezel-Set Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRope \u0026amp; Silver Bead Detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative Stamped Border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker’s Mark: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStamped: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTERLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval Statement Buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Individual Variants Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Buckle Sold Separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Stone Patterning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Patina and Surface Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA more Sky Blue matrix-rich arrangement with visible natural inclusions and varied turquoise character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a vintage piece and may show natural patina, surface wear, oxidation, stone variation, and other characteristics consistent with age and prior ownership. Turquoise color and matrix vary naturally from stone to stone. The maker is identified only by the stamped initials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dealer provenance identifies the piece as Navajo; Iron \u0026amp; Iris has not independently verified the maker’s tribal affiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us at 323-376-4722 to get more details or email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@ironirisclothing.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehello@ironirisclothing.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron and Iris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67582890475830,"sku":"IIR-MT-TQ-BKL-01B","price":898.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/6678\/4822\/files\/VintageNavajoSterlingSilverTurquoiseClusterBeltBuckleSkyBlue_SignedMTfront.png?v=1790463218","url":"https:\/\/ironirisclothing.com\/products\/vintage-navajo-sterling-silver-turquoise-cluster-belt-buckle-sky-blue","provider":"Iron \u0026 Iris Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}