Americana
Grounded in the history of North America, the Americana silver jewelry collection showcases the craftsmanship and traditional materials of Native North American tribes.
Our Concho Belt includes 16 sterling silver conchos and a butterfly buckle, each adorned with a garnet. While this piece was discovered in Seattle, Washington and showcases traditional Native American craftsmanship, the word “concho” comes from the Spanish “concha,” meaning conch or shell. Concho belts were often made by hammering silver dollars into flat discs and imprinting them with designs. While we're all about stress relief, we prefer to spend our dollars rather than to strike them. Nothing calms the soul like a new (or old) piece of shiny.
Material - Sterling Silver, Garnet
Length - 93 cm
Conches - 4 cm each (17)
Weight - 138 gm
Two days in and too many miles up, we discovered our Turquoise Repoussé earrings during a trek through the Nepalese Himalayas when we stopped for a light meal of water and yak. The set features turquoise and sterling silver embellished with a metalworking technique called repoussé, in which metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side. While we felt a bit like hammered metal ourselves at the time, these piercings put us right back on solid ground. Blame it on the lack of oxygen, but we think they’re well worth your last piece of yak jerky.
Material - Sterling Silver, Turquoise
Dimension - 4 cm x 3.5 cm
Weight - 16 gm (total)
Our Spiny Oyster Wind Ring was discovered in Seattle and is made with an oyster shell set in sterling silver. While this piece was made in Bali, we love that it has a bit of Native American feel. Your daily dose of multiculturalism.
Material - Sterling Silver, Coral
Size - 6.5
Weight - 14 gm
Our Pewter Concho belt is a study in multinationalism. Featuring six large pewter conchos and a pewter buckle, this piece is a melding of European and Native American influences. The leather belt was made and discovered in Paris, while the pewter buckles were crafted in Italy from a design concept originated by the Navajo Indians. The elements blend seamlessly in a testament to great things can happen when we come together.
Materials: Leather, Pewter
Length: 90 cm
Weight: 442 gm
Our Leather and Silver Concho Belt is a stunning specimen of Navajo craftsmanship. Conchos are made from silver coins that have been stamped with a unique design. The Navajo learned the art of metal working from the Mexicans, and it is believed that the first concho belt was an adaptation of horse bridle buckles found there. This piece features 20 conchos and a buckle strung on a leather belt.
Materials - Sterling Silver, Leather
Length - 114 cm
Weight 22 gm
20 Conchos each measuring 3.5 cm
1 Concho buckle measuring 7 cm
Material: Sterling Silver with turquoise eyes. Silk cord with silver clasps and wire.
Weight: 34 gms.
Animal Length 4.5 Cm.
Cord Length 87CM.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Size: 5
Weight: 7gm
Purchased in Las Vegas
Our Mexican Twisted Silver Wire Cuff is proof that beauty can come from something simple. Handmade in Mexico, this piece is constructed by twisting pieces of silver wire together and holding them in place with two soldered silver balls. Intricate yet simple in its design, this piece is timeless.
Material: Sterling Silver
Weight 14 gms
Diameter 6.5 cm
Made for the woman on wheels, our Barbed Wire bracelet is tough as nails, cold as ice, and willing to sacrifice everything but style. This piece was created in Mexico and discovered in New York. Like many Manhattan transplants, she's got the gritty charm that often arises when East meets (South) West. Stack with leather and lace, or go truly subversive and wear with pink. Who cares what they say? This piece will have you saying ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, but barbs and wire delight me.’
Material - Sterling Silver
Diameter - 7 cm
Weight - 55 gm
We discovered our Turquoise Nevada ring during a trip to Las Vegas. The moment we laid eyes on this silver nugget we knew we had found a winner. Made with sterling silver and turquoise mined from the Nevada hills, this is no run-of-the-mill Vegas showgirl. She is the mayor of babetown herself.
Material - Sterling Silver, Turquoise
Size - 7
Weight - 4 gm
Need to double cross someone? Might as well do it with grace and style. These sterling silver earrings are a mix of 1980's Flashdance and Native American artistry. Made with a traditional technique of cutting and stamping metal, our Double Cross earrings are just what you need for your dirty deed.
Material - Sterling Silver
Drop - 7.6 cm
Weight - 27 gm (total)
Our Braided Silver Cuff is a study in silversmithing. Handmade in Mexico, this piece was created by twisting multiple pieces of silver wire together and capping them with silver spheres.
Material: Sterling Silver.
Weight 22 gms.
Diameter: 6.7CM
Our Buffalo Fetish (no, not that kind of fetish) is fashioned from sterling silver and inset turquoise, wrapped with a silver wire. “Fetishes” are small carvings traditionally made by Southwest Native American tribes that depict culturally important animals and icons. The Buffalo, or Tatanka, is a symbol of self-sacrifice revered for giving every part of its body, from bone to hide. To be honest, we’re not really ready for that level of selflessness. But then again, everyone needs a fetish. Get yours today.
Material - Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Silk Cord
Cord Length - 98 cm
Charm Length - 4 cm
Weight - 40 gm
Our Sand-Cast Turquoise Pin was discovered in New Mexico and features a unique molding technique where hot metal is poured into a cast made of sand. Sand casting was first adopted in North America by the Navajos tribe, who learned the craft of blacksmithing from Hispanic smiths in the villages of northwestern New Mexico. The stunning silver work is paired with a baguette cut turquoise stone.
Material - Sand Cast Sterling Silver, Turquoise
Dimensions - 8.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Weight - 28gm
Our silver concho bracelet is a mix of North American Indian craftsmanship with a hint of punk. Five silver conchos are strung on a strip of black leather and capped with a mini buckle. Wear it with more leather or more silver. Silver and black is always a great combo.
Materials: Sterling silver, Leather
Length: 23 cm
Weight: 31 gm
Our Turquoise Teardrop ring is another stunner made with turquoise mined from the Nevada hills and set in silver. Dramatic and individual. A statement.
Materials - Sterling Silver, Turquoise
Size - 7.5
Weight - 18 gm
A beautiful sterling silver pin inlaid with turquoise mined from the hills of Nevada. A stunner.
Weight 21 gms
Dimension: 6.5CMX2CM.
Material: Sterling Silver inlaid with turquoise.
At SITC, we consider ourselves Kiwis, but the team originally hails from the US of A. So it’s understandable that we have a thing for Western influences. Our Lizard & Brass Buckle belt is proof in the pudding. Discovered in New York, this piece features brown lizard with a removable brass buckle, tip and keepers. No matter whether you’re home on the range, or a transplant cowgirl in the sand, this pieces will make you feel like a natural woman.
Buckle: Brass.
Weight:151 GMS
Length: 90 CM
Material: Sterling silver with Stamped Design
Weight: 186 gms
Length: 93cm
Various: 13 conchos each 5.5cm. 1 buckle 8cm. Excludes lengths of connecting links.
Purchased in New York City.
