{"product_id":"vintage-ihmj-indian-hand-made-jewelry-turquoise-concho-belt","title":"Vintage IHMJ (Indian Hand Made Jewelry) Turquoise Concho Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking and highly wearable example of classic Southwestern silverwork, this concho belt is hallmarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIHMJ (Indian Hand Made Jewelry)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIHMJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hallmark was used on jewelry produced and distributed through Southwestern trading-post channels during the mid-to-late 20th century. Rather than identifying a single artist, the mark generally indicates handcrafted Native American-made jewelry created for the tourist and collector market. Pieces bearing this hallmark are often characterized by traditional hand-stamped silverwork, hand-set stones, and classic Southwestern designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece features individually hand-fabricated oval conchos linked by silver connectors, each centered with larger vivid blue turquoise cabochons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workmanship reflects the mid-to-late 20th century trading-post era, when handcrafted Native American jewelry was produced for both local wear and the growing Southwestern collector market. Each concho displays hand-stamped decoration, carefully formed bezels, and traditional silversmithing techniques that create depth, texture, and visual movement throughout the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stones exhibit the saturated sky-blue coloration with minimal matrix, slight tonal variation, and organic appearance commonly associated with natural turquoise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Sterling and turquoise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmark: IHMJ (Indian Hand Made Jewelry)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 40 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 155.2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay also be worn as double loop necklace \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Horse and the Hare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53385670230310,"sku":null,"price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/7398\/3526\/files\/B0766FD9-1C0F-4EBD-B668-FB4C0C7319A4.png?v=1782162394","url":"https:\/\/thehorseandthehare.com\/products\/vintage-ihmj-indian-hand-made-jewelry-turquoise-concho-belt","provider":"The Horse and the Hare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}