One of Lee Downey's beautiful butterfly motif buckles, this piece is somewhat more delicate and understated in appearance than the others, as its cream-colored aesthetic produces a softly radiant tone. The base is hand-wrought sterling silver with 22k gold accents, the wings and body are hand-carved Tahitian mother of pearl, and the gemstones are white sapphires.

Mona Van Riper swallow 1 1/2" tophy buckle with 3 Sapphires and 18K gold. Fits all 1.5 inch belt straps.

This buckle features a hand-wrought sterling silver base, and a hand-carved Tahitian mother of pearl fleur-de-lis motif with a green sapphire at the center and four yellow sapphires surrounding. There is a subtle but pleasing correspondence of texture between the mother of pearl's almost mottled surface and the darkened sterling silver's chiseled, somewhat granular appearance. Flowing sterling silver filigree and smooth mother of pearl accents provide a textural balance, completing this buckle with a beautiful symmetry.

,For this buckle, Van Riper used choice pieces of green turquoise to fashion the cross in the center. She also placed circles of the same stone in each of the four corners of the buckle. To frame it she formed a twisted silver "rope," and then put scrollwork patterns all over the face. In order to ensure the focus remained on the beautiful veins of varying color in the turquoise, Van Riper antiqued all the silver on the buckle. The result is a buckle with character and beauty. Fits all 1.5-inch belt straps.

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,,,Born and raised in New Mexico, Mona Van Riper began working as a silversmith in 1976. Her earlier creations were in the Navajo style, made by stamping jewelry from ingots and coins. As she honed her craft she began adding different techniques to her repertoire, like engraving and overlaying of metals. She also incorporated more materials, such as sterling silver, eighteen-karat gold, hand-cut turquoise and other semi-precious and precious stones. Now she creates beautiful, signature pieces by combining these materials, techniques and artistic influences from both the past and present. An award-winning jewelry maker, we are proud to sell some of her items in our store.

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Ginafranco Lotto pebble grain medium sized hobo bag. Adjustable strap, interior zip pocket, lined. 14 W x 3 D x 9 T. Made in Italy.

Ginafranco Lotto pebble grain medium sized hobo bag. Adjustable strap, interior zip pocket, lined. 14 W x 3 D x 9 T. Made in Italy.

Ginafranco Lotto pebble grain medium sized hobo bag. Adjustable strap, interior zip pocket, lined. 14 W x 3 D x 9 T. Made in Italy.

Gianfranco Lotti Medium Shoulder Bag

Ginafranco Lotto pebble grain medium sized hobo bag. Adjustable strap, interior zip pocket, lined. 14 W x 3 D x 9 T. Made in Italy.

Gianfranco Lotti Medium Shoulder Bag

This hand crafted Gianfranco Lotti tote features a beautiful pebble grain leather with contrast white stitching. The single key hole closure is the symbol of the Gianfranco Lotti brand as well as an iconic emblem of the famous Medici family in Florence, representing the hidden treasures of Florentine history and its openness toward modernity. ,The handles, measuring 9" (23 cm) above the bag, fit comfortably over the shoulder, while a leather clasp on the top of the handles elegantly holds them together. The interior features a zippered pocket and a business card pocket on one side, while a convenient cell phone pocket is situated on the opposite side. The bag measures approximately 18.5 " (47 cm) long, 5.5" (14 cm) wide, and 11.5" (29 cm) high from its base to the top opening. Handmade in Florence, Italy.,

Gianfranco Lotti Medium Shoulder Bag

2 1/4" x 1" sterling silver money clip.

2 1/4" x 1" sterling silver money clip.

1.5 Inch sterling silver dress buckle.