Born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1971, Derrick Gordon is a prolific young silversmith who is the father of three daughters (the youngest born in 2003). He learned to smith silver from his uncle Delbert Gordon.
Made in fall 2006, this is another of Derrick's buckles made for a one-inch wide belt. A pretty set of five free-form stones of natural Turquoise Mountain turquoise mark the center and the four directions. Deep stampwork and fanned scallop
appliquées complement the stones. The corners of the buckle are marked with soft S-curved
repoussée forms. This is a solid buckle made much in the style of Derrick's appliquée-laden pendants.
Hallmarked "Derrick" and stamped "Sterling" on the back of the buckle.
Stones: center 3/4" x 1/2"; l. 5/8" x 9/16"; r. 11/16" x 1/2"; top & bottom 9/16" x 1/2"
Dimensions of buckle: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Fits 1" wide belt
Belts for the buckles we sell are commonly found in westernwear stores. They are made with a snap on them so that their buckles can be removed. Add two inches to your waist size when buying a belt. A standard belt has five pre-punched holes. If you have a 30-inch waist, buy a 32" belt and the tongue of the buckle should go through the middle hole of the five. If you do not have a westernwear store near you, you'll find a decent selection of men's & women's belts online at Shepler's and Cavender's.
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