A BOLD POP OF COLOR

This vintage tooled leather belt, designed by Alvina Quam, features 13 nuggets of show-stopping turquoise set into the round sterling silver buckle. These beautiful bright stones will add a bold pop of color to any outfit in classic cowgirl style.

Alvina Quam (Zuni). Silver, gold. Bold nugget style work; turquoise and coral; bracelets; pendants. Daughter of Alice Quam. May have used her mother’s “A. Q.” stamp temporarily after her mother’s death. 

Marks: A. Q. ALVINA Q ZUNI

• artist: Alvina Quam
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: ALVINA Q. ZUNI STERLING
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, vintage leather strap
• measurements: strap is 39", buckle is 3" x 2 1/2"
• weight: 170 grams
• nice vintage condition
  
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from use
• style: Belt-640