A conventional belt buckle

A rather elaborate ornamental belt buckle

A belt buckle is a buckle, a clasp for fastening two ends, as of straps or a belt, in which a device attached to one of the ends is fitted or coupled to the other. It is said to have been invented during the Elizabethan era by Italian blacksmith Tomaso Kellioni. Others say the Persians introduced it to the Romans after their conquest. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 500 × 385 pixelsFull resolution (500 × 385 pixel, file size: 34 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) taken by myself for Belt buckle. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 500 × 385 pixelsFull resolution (500 × 385 pixel, file size: 34 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) taken by myself for Belt buckle. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 700 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 535 pixel, file size: 85 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) from ebay auction, seller gave permission, ill have the link in one minute File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 700 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 535 pixel, file size: 85 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) from ebay auction, seller gave permission, ill have the link in one minute File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this... Archeological bronze buckles from southern Sweden A buckle (from Latin buccula) is a clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap. ... A fastener is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. ... A strap is a strip, usually of fabric or leather. ... A belt is a flexible band, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist. ... Elizabethan redirects here. ...

In the United States, removable, ornamental belt "buckles" that generally attach to the original buckle are common.

Rise in Popularity of Belt Buckles

Belt Buckles as fashion has risen to prominenance, especially in the United States, over the past five years through the two innovations in the belt buckle industry. The classic Western Belt Buckle has secured a loyal following of collectors that have kept interest in the trade alive. Additionally, the Belt Buckle as an extension for gadgets and other electronic devices has renewed interest in this piece of clothing.