Barry Kieselstein-Cord introduced his status belt buckles in the late 1970's and they had an immediate cult following. I haven't had a lot of opportunity to come across Kieselstein-Cord pieces in the wild, but a huge thanks to where I live I was able to find not one, but two of his stunning belt buckles! This is one of his large sized iconic Sun buckles, made from solid sterling silver with an 18K gold vermeil plating. Each of the buckles is numbered, and this one is number 309. As a jeweler for many years, Kieselstein-Cord pieces really speak to me; they are so beautifully made-- heavy, detailed, cheeky-- and are unabashedly luxe. When you know his work, you know it; it doesn't need a logo to make its' presence, and I like that.

~MEASUREMENTS:

4"L x 3"H x 1"H (to tip of nose)

Will accommodate 1 1/2" strap

~FEATURES:

Sterling silver (109g) with gold vermeil

Ball end prong clasp

Stamped B Kieselstein-Cord 1989 USA Sterling 309

~CONDITION:

Excellent vintage condition. There is no real plating loss, dings, or excessive scratches. I did go ahead and remove the tarnish that it had when I got it home, and it is being stored with an anti-tarnish strip in a zip-top jewelers bag. You can always leave it out for some time to allow it to get its' patina back if you want, or keep it sealed up safe to prevent tarnish. Whatever you do, wear it and enjoy it... this is a fabulous piece of American jewelry history!

As ever, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.