Sterling Belt Buckle
3 Tips on Getting Your Sterling Belt Buckle
Sterling Belt Buckle - 3 Tips on Getting Your Sterling Belt Buckle
If you are in the market for a sterling silver belt buckle, the best place to start is online. The variety of options will astound you. Walking into a single store may give you a few different choices, a flea market or vintage shop may sell more interesting designs, but for the best selection, look through the sellers online.
Max Lang creates custom designs as well as other silver dealers online. Check Pat Areias for different looks.
Ebay and Etsy also have a nice selection of belt buckles in a range of prices.
Finding the perfect sterling silver belt buckle for yourself or as a gift is made easier when there are choices available. Celtic knots, ravens or wolves, and designs with turquoise stones are just some of the buckles to pick from.
The average price of an authentic sterling silver belt buckle ranges from $250 - $350. There are many imitations that are offered for less, as well as very nice plated versions for much less. Customizing a belt buckle is decision that will bring the price up, so does finding more and more details that will enhance the look. Stones and pretty accents are another option.
In order to maintain your investment, there are certain care issues that need to be attended to. In general, a silver buckle will tarnish over time. A silver-polish cloth will put the shine back into the buckle, use dip-polish to completely remove the tarnish.
Remember though that some designs are created to have the patina enhance the design. Simply using a soft cloth and silver polish and gently rubbing the belt buckle will make it shine without damaging the intended look.
