![]() ![]() ![]() Concho Belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s or early 1870s. Although it is commonly said the Navajo (Dine’) borrowed the idea from Spaniards. However, most people now-a-days refer to the Native American style belt as a concho belt, with an o. In Spanish, the correct word is concha, with an a at the end and is pronounced like an ah sound. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell-it is commonly thought this is how the name came about. Concho Belts ** Concho Belts** The word concho, sometimes spelled concha, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell.As a result the jewelry offered for sale carries a lifetime guarantee against defects in craftsmanship and materials.Due to this we are able to offer collections from the most well known artists.Above all the quality of our jewelry is the most important to us.In addition to the jewelry shown we also offer a complete custom repair department. We are a 3rd Generation family business.Our relationships with the Aritists have taken us all throughout New Mexico and Arizona. We offer Native American Buckles from 3-tribes in the Southwest, Navajo, Zuni and Hopi. Buckles Our Native American Buckles are authentic and genuine.Therefore every piece comes direct form the Reservation.For more information on any of our Native American bracelets in Tucson, give us a call at (800) 650-9567 or experience our tradition in-person at our store. You can buy confidently knowing everything we sell carries a lifetime guarantee against defects in craftsmanship and materials. We’re a proud 3rd generation family business dedicated to providing our clients with the highest-quality jewelry in the area. Bracelets If you’re searching for authentic Native American bracelets in Tucson, you’ve come to the right place! Spirit of Santa Fe is your home for beautiful pieces made by artists on the reservations who are proud members of the Navajo, Zuni, or Hopi tribes.We offer Native American Bolo Ties from 3-tribes in the Southwest, Navajo, Zuni and Hopi. Bolo Ties Our Native American Bolo Ties are authentic and genuine.Therefore every piece comes direct form the Reservation. ![]() Inspect your old pennies closely, small details remaining are an indication of potential value. Several bids drove the price to $299, a value that is multiples of most uncirculated examples.Įxceptional care over the years resulted in this 1897 Indian head penny gaining in value and prestige as one of the outstanding examples available. And rarely are such desirable pieces available. Rarely are the surfaces as free from contact marks and bumps. Rarely does an old penny retain as much original mint luster as this example. ![]() The 1897 penny pictured is considered very rare in its condition and one of the finest known to survive. Presented to the largest number of collectors gem quality Indian pennies often find ready buyers. Many of the elite coin rarities trade in the auction market. At the very top in value are "Gem" condition coins, displaying outstanding brightness and mark free surfaces, auction records of one are detailed below. In the market place this 1897 Indian head penny value is over $40 to $45 and some are valued even higher. All of the small fine details are still visible. A coin that never entered circulation and has remained untouched since minting. Pictured is an uncirculated Indian penny, an example without any wear. Grading the condition of your Indian pennies is detailed below the value chart. A circulated and worn coin that still shows all lettering of "Liberty" in the headband is very collectible. Rare coin dealers and collectors give a great deal of attention to wear, marks, and the color of old Indian pennies.Īs you look closely at your 1897 penny, is it a pleasing brown color and not to dark? Has your coin avoided large marks or damage? Good eye appeal combined with ample design remaining is recognized as a scarce coin and is reflected in its value. The result - if your coin is above average in condition it is avidly collected and the value doubles. Many of these Indian pennies still exist today, however most are heavily worn leaving only a small number of better quality. ![]()
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