Handmade sterling silver with 18k round wire edge, interrupted by hope. The top half of the buckle is textured silver, the bottom half is textured 18k gold, as a representation of the “half full” motto of James Christian. The running wire is round platinum, adorned with a diamond progression starting with an unfinished precious stone and ending in two white polished diamonds. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the semicolon project, a project designed to recognize the struggle of those with depression and suicide and addiction, people who have chosen to continue their story.

Inspired by the caterpillar of the same name in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Absolem is also a tribute to Alan Rickman, who played the character in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. This is a personal piece, since the silversmith’s family is big fans of the late, great actor. With such inspiration, it’s no wonder this buckle looks like it belongs on the pages of the book. Its curved, sterling silver face is blackened, then adorned with letters of all shapes and sizes. All of them are hand-cut, and made from silver, fourteen-carat and eighteen-carat gold. As a final flourish, Stegman has placed several yellow and blue sapphires over the entire piece. Signed by the artist with “smoke rings” carved into the back of the buckle, this is a one-of-a-kind collectible. Fits all 1.5-inch belt straps.

America’s oldest western silversmiths, Comstock Heritage was founded in 1886. Since then they have been perfecting the art of taking metal from the earth and shaping it into something beautiful. James Christian Stegman is the current owner. The Stegman family has owned the business since the 1920s, making everything from badges for law enforcement to ornamentation for saddles. Using this storied history and expertise, the craftsmen at Comstock now specialize in one-of-a-kind custom silver and gold pieces. Everything Comstock produces is made entirely by hand, reflecting respect for the materials and care for the family legacy of Comstock Heritage.

Part of the James Christian Collection, ”One Moment” features 18k yellow gold characters, jester motifs, and bezels for its two blue and two yellow diamonds. A harlequin-pattern 14k gold border surrounds the darkened and layer-engraved sterling silver face, adding dimensions of depth, movement, and texture to buttress the design’s aesthetic diversity and set off the smooth, bold centerpiece. The Japanese characters ichi-go, ichi-e translate to “one time, one meeting”, a folk idiom referring to the once-in-a-lifetime nature of a moment, especially a social gathering, which can be replicated but never repeated exactly. Appreciation for this “one moment” is shown by mindful presence and sincere participation—a notion resonant with the way James Stegman approaches each one-of-a-kind piece in the James Christian Collection. Handmade to fit all 1.5 inch belt straps.

The “Scrap Buckles” were some of James Stegman’s first truly experimental pieces, and he’s returned to the theme once again after several years. For him, the building process is as fun and freeing as the end result itself. The buckle’s face features an energetic medley of fragments: yellow and rose gold, sterling silver, & yellow and blue diamonds chief among them. James also adorned the back of the buckle with a dark jester motif—hence the buckle’s secondary name, Retreat of the Dark Fool—representing a departure from his recent exploration of some serious, occasionally melancholic themes and a return to his early creative roots in optimism and generative energy.

The Mason Ricci buckle, made for us by Comstock Heritage, features 14k yellow gold scrollwork, 14k rose gold wire, and six rubies hand set in gold bezels, constructed on a base of handmade sterling silver. Florentine engraving at the central face, and darkened antiquing at the outer portions (accomplished by diamond-tipped distressing), set off the design with tastefully rugged contrast. Fits all 1.5 inch belt straps.

The Mason Centennial buckle by Comstock Heritage features a 14k rose & yellow gold and sterling silver state flag centerpiece on a handmade sterling silver base. Expert antiquing lends an appropriately vintage vibe to this Centennial State tribute. Fits all 1.5 inch belt straps.

Italy and Ireland work together here to make this unique money clip. Using a metalwork technique developed in Florence, Comstock Heritage has created a subtle crosshatch pattern over every surface. On top of that they overlaid a fourteen-karat, rose gold, four-leaf clover. The result is a design that is simple and playful, yet elegant. You don't have to be Italian or Irish to like this money clip, but it doesn't hurt.

America’s oldest western silversmiths, Comstock Heritage was founded in 1886. Since then they have been perfecting the art of taking metal from the earth and shaping it into something beautiful. The Stegman family has owned the business since the 1920s, making everything from badges for law enforcement to ornamentation for saddles. Using this storied history and expertise, the craftsmen at Comstock now specialize in one-of-a-kind custom silver and gold pieces. Everything Comstock produces is made entirely by hand, reflecting respect for the materials and care for the family legacy of Comstock Heritage.

This money clip has a little more attitude. On top of the sterling silver, Comstock Heritage has placed a fourteen-karat gold skull and crossbones. As if that weren't enough, they've placed diamonds in each eye socket, and etched more cross bones into the clip by hand. Only a heavy-gauge silver could handle a design like this, and it's also strong enough to clasp your cash and cards like a pirate holding onto his treasure.

America’s oldest western silversmiths, Comstock Heritage was founded in 1886. Since then they have been perfecting the art of taking metal from the earth and shaping it into something beautiful. The Stegman family has owned the business since the 1920s, making everything from badges for law enforcement to ornamentation for saddles. Using this storied history and expertise, the craftsmen at Comstock now specialize in one-of-a-kind custom silver and gold pieces. Everything Comstock produces is made entirely by hand, reflecting respect for the materials and care for the family legacy of Comstock Heritage.

The Cross Hatch Money Clip is the perfect piece for fans of elegant simplicity. Made from heavy-gauge sterling silver with a wide bend, you can be sure your money and cards will never fall out. And by using the centuries-old Florentine technique on the outside of the clip, the silversmiths at Comstock Heritage have created a work of timeless style.

America’s oldest western silversmiths, Comstock Heritage was founded in 1886. Since then they have been perfecting the art of taking metal from the earth and shaping it into something beautiful. The Stegman family has owned the business since the 1920s, making everything from badges for law enforcement to ornamentation for saddles. Using this storied history and expertise, the craftsmen at Comstock now specialize in one-of-a-kind custom silver and gold pieces. Everything Comstock produces is made entirely by hand, reflecting respect for the materials and care for the family legacy of Comstock Heritage.

For this money clip, Comstock Heritage combined Old World technique and New World style. Employing the same techniques used on the Victorian scrollwork of Europe, the silversmiths have engraved the entirety of this clip by hand. Subtle floral swirls are surrounded by an amazingly small, crenellated border. Only masters of their craft could create a pattern as delicate this. And since it's made from heavy-gauge sterling silver, it has the strength to keep your cash and cards in place.

America’s oldest western silversmiths, Comstock Heritage was founded in 1886. Since then they have been perfecting the art of taking metal from the earth and shaping it into something beautiful. The Stegman family has owned the business since the 1920s, making everything from badges for law enforcement to ornamentation for saddles. Using this storied history and expertise, the craftsmen at Comstock now specialize in one-of-a-kind custom silver and gold pieces. Everything Comstock produces is made entirely by hand, reflecting respect for the materials and care for the family legacy of Comstock Heritage.