RONNIE'S RETAIL PRICE: $1500

DESCRIPTION:
Leave the thought's behind,about what you thought of copper.It's the new "IN" metal & if you've never witnessed copper jewelry taken to the level Ronnie takes it,then your in for a real treat! He raised the bar & pushed the limits,while giving copper a whole new image that will make you look at copper in a whole new light.And what he does with his outstanding sterling jewelry,he puts that same level of workmanship into his copper pieces..This gorgeous metal brings warmth to the skin tone,it's therapeutic & looks absolutely fabulous when worn! It is one of my personal favorite metals & seems so underrated,when in fact,it is one of the most beautiful colored metals!!

This is made of warm-beautiful colored-heavy 14 gauge copper,that is made in a 14 panel link style concho belt.What I love about link concho belts(as opposed to the leather type) is the fact that there's more versatility with link styles,since you can wear them anywhere you like on the body,as long as it is within the 49" length.Wear them tighter on the waist or low on the hips,it don't matter!As woman,we tend to lose & gain weight & with this style belt,their adjust-ability makes them a great style belt to own.This is made with a generous amount of copper & has some SERIOUS weight to it!!! It weighs 1 POUND-5.1 Ounces,so you will definitely feel this one on!!

Each panel is completely covered with both hand tooled & repousse work,so there's not much bare copper showing.Designed with 3 'raised' repousse crosses & a total of 10 round designs per panel & has little crosses that fill in the empty space. If you look at the backside,you will see the repousse work which is not the easiest to do this precisely especially when your working with this gauge of metal. It takes a good eye,mathematical skills,good dexterity when the artist strikes through the metal.The design would be so totally off without these skills..It takes years to do this technique properly & this is a belt that will really make you appreciate Willie's workmanship even more,when you get it in hand.
The finishing is not heavily oxidized,nor is it super shiny & like any copper,it will patinate beautifully in time.It's a stunning belt that can be seen from a distance since it gleams in the light! It has the look of Santa Fe written all over it,but yet can be worn with your most simplest urban black dress to some ripped denim & cowgirl boots! Copper also looks great on a anyone with auburn colored hair or when you wear it with anything brown to copper metallic colored clothing!

I HAVE A KETOH/BOW GUARD" STYLE COPPER CROSS CUFF BY RONNIE THAT WOULD PAIR PERFECTLY WITH THIS BELT & CAN BE FOUND UNDER ‘WOMAN’S JEWELRY-BRACELETS” **

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
New Mexico based,Navajo Ronnie Willie makes Albuquerque his home..Known for his heavy gauge cuffs,with lots of crosses & beads of sterling,he extends his love for ARTS by being a sand painter,sand caster,Kachina carver,rock sculptor,wood carver,which most of these things he does more on the side,since he mainly focuses on silversmithing 5 out of 7 days a week..He makes his own stamps & other tools he uses in his jewelry,which give his work,it's own identity..He is considered one of the best in present day jewelry & its a guarantee you will be getting a piece of jewelry with only the finest,quality workmanship.