| When you think of a belt buckle you probably | | | | The more desired and sought after buckles are |
| picture a western cowboy with a huge silver | | | | sterling silver with a rope edge and the winning |
| round buckle attached to their belt cinching up | | | | event and date engraved as nice little added |
| their western denim duds. The western image has | | | | touch. If your not as fortunate to be able to |
| long been associated with the belt and buckle. The | | | | compete in an event, you can purchase a |
| only ones that dressed up their leather straps or | | | | western belt buckle with a horse figure or any |
| belt were the western cowboys. A long time ago | | | | other type of western look you want on your |
| that was just the case but in recent years the | | | | buckle. |
| belt and buckle has crossed boundaries over into | | | | In recent years, western fashion has gotten really |
| new generations and many different styles and | | | | flashy. Today, its about getting the most amount |
| genres. | | | | of sparkle as you can. Many buckles now have |
| The times have progressed and so has fashion | | | | rhinestones and jewels on them to maximize the |
| design in the western scene and beyond. Most of | | | | most amount of bling as they can. The buckles |
| the western belt buckles that are worn today are | | | | are not the only accessory getting attention. Belts |
| those that have been won in some western | | | | are getting jeweled up as well. Large stones layer |
| competition, rodeo or horse event. Instead of a | | | | the length of the belt and make waistlines look |
| prize to place on a shelf to collect dust the belt | | | | like a chandelier in a grand ballroom. These are fun |
| buckle is the trophy. Whether your getting first | | | | buckles and the more rhinestones usually makes it |
| place in barrel racing or placing in the bull riding | | | | the better. |
| event, belt buckles have now become the trophy | | | | The rodeo competitors wear the belt buckle and |
| shelf. | | | | belt when competing for a magnificent look on |
| The styles are endless when it comes to trophy | | | | their horse. It makes for an eye-catching look |
| belt buckles. Many have precious and | | | | that will make you really stand out with the |
| semi-precious stones. The most common form of | | | | audiences. Those who love their western jewelry |
| decoration used is the ruby. Rubies are placed into | | | | and fashion will most likely have a nice collection |
| the florets design in the buckles for a nice appeal. | | | | of buckles for their own unique look. There is the |
| Emeralds, turquoise and sapphires are also some | | | | ranch look with turquoise to the ritzy cowgirl and |
| very common stones. Some variations of these | | | | her blingy jewels! There is a must have buckle for |
| buckles have a black surround with a rose gold | | | | everyone's fashion accessory. |
| foreground of trimmings. | | | | |