FEDERICO’S ASKING PRICE: $30,000.00

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A PERSONAL WORD:
One of a kind jewelry has always sat at the top of my list in regards to what I buy. That's why when Federico pulled this out, I have to admit, I was literally left speechless! And if a cold rag & some smelling salts were at hand, this would have been the perfect time to put them to good use! Because of the incredible designs that he puts out, it's even we that know his work, who are still often left in disbelief, since they're unlike anything we've seen before, not then, not now. Ultra Powerful to say the least!

One of a Kind Federico jewelry is what we're all about here at Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry & if owning something that deserves to be in a southwestern museum or even on a European runway is what you're about, then this phenomenal piece of art, can't help but be appreciated, treasured & passed on to the next generation! It is unlike any other concho belt out there!

THE THUNDERBIRD CONCHO BELT:

Nothing screams Santa Fe or the Southwest more than the "Thunderbird"!! The thunderbird is considered one of the most powerful spirits in Native American cultures & is said to protect against evil spirits & is a symbol of strength. This mighty bird is a staple to the southwest & is signature to the area.

All 10 Thunderbird conchos were created by one of Federico's most highly skilled-on staff lapidarists who started out by taking the whole orange Spiny Oyster shell & then one by one, each shell was cut down & shaped into a uniform size. Each bird was cut by 'eye & feel' without the use of calipers (or template) & this alone, takes a excellent "eye for detail" to make them so perfectly the same. The oyster was given a very polished-smooth feel & then one by one, turquoise dots were flush inlaid into each bird. If you look at the curved perimeter, you will see how the shell was chiseled to show 'wing separation'.

Each are bezel set with heavy gauge sterling & cover much of the backside for stability & protection..(See last 3 photos) Heavy gauge "O" rings connect each. Using the shells naturally curved (domed) shape that's inherit to the shell, allows each concho to conform to the curvature of the body which also allows for additional comfort, rather than laying flat .

SIZING:

Because of the way it's made, the belt is 35" in length, so either your waist has to measure to no more than that size or your hips would have to be no more than 35". (If you wear belts lower) But if you're smaller, it will have to go down in 3-3/8" increments since each bird is that wide. (Eg: Next size down for waist or hips would be 30-5/8")

If you are larger, what we can do is put additional "O" rings to extend the length. If you do need it larger, I would need the EXACT measurement of where you want to wear it (Eg.: would you wear it on the waist or hips? And what size are both?) Remember however, the larger we go, the further the birds sit from the next.

With this service, there would be no charge to have it adjusted ,but I will need to charge extra to ship it out for the work to be done & then to ship it to you.(The weight, the size of box, insurance & signature confirmation will be what I have to collect on) If you go this route, communication is a must & this additional shipping amount will have to be collected PRIOR to purchasing!

Can ONLY be found here at Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry where you get nothing BUT the finest (And biggest!) Federico jewelry!