As the popularity of Western style grows, so does the fashion and accessories of that style. Western Belt Buckles are currently going through a fashion revival. Today Western Belt Buckles are worn proudly by our president, the governor of California as well as celebrities and movie stars and millions of others who want to add a distinctive touch to their wardrobes. Antique style Western Belt Buckles are becoming harder to find and more expensive every day.

The Cowboy belt buckle did not originate until the turn of the 20^th Century. Although the idea of collecting antique belt buckles of the famous cowboys who rode the ranges of the Wild West is great, the reality is that the cowboys usually wore suspenders or buckles that were derived from military friction buckles. It was Hollywood and the Western Movies that gave popularity to what is known today as the Western Belt Buckle.

There are famous manufacturers of belt buckles from the first half of the century. Those include: Don Ellis, Michael Srour, Al Pecetti, William Nelson, John McCabe, Les Garica, Edward H. Bohlin and Robert Schaezlein. Those pioneers of the industry are the ones that are most prized for collections.

There are many types of belt buckles you can collect. Besides the more valuable antique belt Buckles , there are many companies, such as Hesston, who put out a new dated belt buckle every year. Some rodeos have started making limited edition buckles every year. One such is the Wild Bill Hickok rodeo in Abilene, Kansas, who sells a limited edition of a new western design every year.

Silver Belt Buckles are very popular and buckles depicting eagles, patriotic flags, the Confederate Flag, and the cowboy riding the bronco to name a few, are popular buckles.

The Western Belt Buckle is both rustic and stylish and a good bet for any collector.