RN Laconsello (Zuni) Multistone Inlay Concho Belt Blue Ribbon Winner - 87th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market Start Price USD 10,500.00 Current Price USD 10,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Gallup, New Mexico See more about 'RN Laconsello (Zuni) Multistone Inlay Concho Belt' Description  WILFORD'S TRADING POST Buy Direct from Gallup, New Mexico = The Indian Jewelry Capital of the World Description:  Sterling silver belt buckle featuring blue and green turquoise, red coral, acoma jet, white and gold lipped mother of pearl, and more.   Birds include: Blue crowned Motmot, Toco Toucan, Hyacinth Macaw,  Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Blue and Gold Macaw, Gould's Finch, Scarlet Macaw, Plate-billed Mountain Toucan, Greater Bird of Paradise, Cock of the Rock. Artist Names:  Nancy Lasconsello (1952 - ) and Ruddell Lasconsello (1959 - ) Signed:  Yes, see image. Size/Weight:  The belt is 10 ounces, each concho is 2 inches in diameter, and the belt measures 32 1/3 inches in overall length. Wilford says:    Nancy and Ruddell Lasconsello specialize in overlay inlay. Nancy learned from her father, Jacob Haloo, starting in 1972. Ruddell started out as a painter, and began making jewelry in 1977 after Nancy taught him the craft. She does the inlay, and he does the silverwork and etching on their collaborative pieces. from Wilford's Buying Journal:    As I wrote earlier, Sandy and I felt like two kids at a State Fair at the 87th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market. In fact, had you seen Sandy carrying home the blue ribbon with her happy, confident smile, you might have thought she'd just won it for a competitive mince meat pie or pickle competition. But no, the true prize belonged to the husband and wife team of Ruddell and Nancy Lanconsello of Zuni, New Mexico. Blue Ribbons for superior jewelry creations are commonplace in their lives. They've been winning them for more than a quarter of century. The ribbon pictured was awarded for the fabulous sterling silver concho link belt they entered this year. It was a thrill for us to acquire this stunning belt, and we were absolutely delighted to meet both artists for the first time at this year's show. The belt is 10 ounces, each concho is 2 inches in diameter, and the belt measures 32 1/3 inches in overall length. The belt is a product of an overlay, inlay technique. Designs are first drawn on paper then cut out in silver and placed over a base sheet of sterling. The colorful gem stones are then individually cut and inlaid with tight precision. They are then indivdiually etched to add additional depth. Appraised value of concho belt: $12,000. Blue Ribbon Thrill: well you've heard the commercials. http://www.wilfordstradingpost.blogspot.com/   Buying Considerations from Wilford   PRICING   If your find that some of our prices appear surprisingly low compared to many of our EBay competitors, congratulations, you have discovered Wilford’s Trading Post--one of the very best places to buy authentic Native American Jewelry.  We are a family owned business founded in 2007.  Living in Gallup gives us some tremendous marketing advantage because our town is indisputably billed as the Indian Jewelry Capital of the World.  Most of our retail pricing is done by a simple formula based on our wholesale acquisition cost.  Vintage and irreplaceable items are priced by our own appraisal.   AUTHENTICITY   Approximately 95% of what we sell is bought on the reservation or in Gallup; exceptions include Albuquerque and Santa Fe.  We screen diligently to avoid imports masquerading as authentic Native American jewelry.   Our stock merchandise comes from well established, reputable wholesalers and individual artists.    We regularly attend market place showings and museum exhibitions, and Wilford writes regularly in Wilford’s Buying Journal to share in depth insight into the marketplace.   We will provide a certificate of authenticity on request, but keep in mind that they are rarely requested for they have little if any value because they are the easiest thing to fake.   SHIPPING & INSURANCE   Insurance is included in the shipping price on all orders.   We price our shipping to approximate the actual shipping charges.   Shipping charges within the continental USA are limited to $10.   Most products are shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment. PAYMENT We accept credit cards and other forms of payments through PayPal.  For domestic orders we accept money orders, cashier, bank, and personal checks.  Payment through PayPal is required on all International orders. CUSTOM ORDERS: Rarely is it practical or financially worthwhile for a single piece.   In reality most of the artists are elusive and not inclined to do custom work.   RETURNS   We offer money back on all items returned.   We reserve the right to charge a 10% restocking fee and to ask the buyer to pay return postage.   Return of items for credit must be within 7 days unless an exception is granted.  Place a Bid!