Montana Silver Smiths | Custom Buckles | Gold Mountain Trading

Montana SilversmithsGold Mountain Trading has been proudly offering the full catalog of top-quality Montana Silversmiths’ western buckles, trophy awards, jewelry, western home decor and accessories with instant rebates since 1978.

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Montana Silversmiths began in a little filling station in 1973, when Kent Williams was inspired by a metalsmithing process that would soon revolutionize the silver business. It is there, on Main Street in Columbus, Montana that the non-tarnishing, durable and inexpensive MONTANA ARMOR™ belt buckle finish came into being. With that stroke of genius, his fledgling company solved a long-time problem for retailers like us at Gold Mountain Trading.


The Montana Silversmiths Story

Montana Silversmiths began in a little filling station in 1973, when Kent Williams was inspired by a metalsmithing process that would soon revolutionize the silver business. It is there, on Main Street in Columbus, Montana (455 families) that the non-tarnishing, durable and inexpensive MONTANA ARMOR™ belt buckle finish came into being. With that stroke of genius, his fledgling company solved a long-time problem for retailers like us at Gold Mountain Trading.

Montana Silversmiths & American Craftsmanship

Montana Silversmiths

Although Montana Silversmiths started out as a buckle company, it today offers the broadest line of western buckles, watches, jewelry, gifts, and home decor in the western lifestyle industry. Montana Silversmiths is still doing American craftsmanship in Columbus in a sparkling new production facility on the banks of the Yellowstone River that produces their custom belt buckles, western belt buckles, western jewelry, western and more western items. Take a look at our Montana Silversmiths’ Tour!

As a wholesaler, Montana Silversmiths relies on retailers like Gold Mountain Trading to do public sales on their behalf and we are so proud to represent this fine company. Through our BuckleBuilder tool, we sell more custom trophy belt buckles for Montana Silversmiths than any retailer in the 25 countries in which the brand has outlets. These distinctive belt buckles are awarded to worthy contestants in rodeos, horse clubs, schools, and even "vanity" uses for individuals.


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The Good Life at Montana Silversmiths

The business philosophy and values at Montana Silversmiths have always included creativity, innovation, passion and hard work.

"The secret to the success of Montana Silversmiths," says Judy, "is the rock-solid relationships we have built over the years, like the one we have with Gold Mountain Trading. Yes, Montana Silversmiths crafts beautiful buckles and jewelry, but our other priority is to build tight relationships with our partners."


Montana Silversmiths Scholarship

Montana Silversmiths ScholarshipIt seems only natural, then, that a human-centered company like Montana Silversmiths would start a great scholarship program - the Montana Silversmiths Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship Awards for high school and college students.

It was all Director of Marketing Judy Wagner’s idea. "When my kids were in high school rodeo and college rodeo, I thought that maybe there was something we could do for kids that went beyond buckles. So we've created the Montana Silversmiths 'Everybody Wins Program.'"

A portion of every buckle purchased through the program is allocated directly to the scholarship fund. Scholarships from Montana Silversmiths are awarded for self-improvement, achieving goals, involvement in a western way of life, possessing sportsmanship skills and involvement in the community. The Montana Silversmiths Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship rewards a "can do" philosophy, which continually works on improving skills, both scholastically and personally. Those who are interested in applying should call Montana Silversmiths directly at 1-888-677-9487.


Montana Silversmiths & The PRCA, NFR & OthersMontana Silversmiths Craftsmanship

In the spring of 2000, Montana Silversmiths became the "Official Silversmith of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association." This is a true honor, and we at Gold Mountain Trading proudly offer the PRCA National Finals Rodeo commemorative buckles. These limited edition buckles from Montana Silversmiths require expert craftsmanship, care, precision and several thousand man-hours to complete.

Montana Silversmiths is now locked in tight as the acknowledged leader in western belt buckles and accessories. Montana Silversmiths proudly produces the Wrangler PRCA National Finals Rodeo Champion Buckles, Dodge National Circuit Finals Buckles and the Wrangler National Finals Go-Round awards. Montana Silversmiths also has sponsorships with the American Quarter Horse Association and Miss Rodeo America.




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  • "I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your assistance with my order. This being my first order with you has been such a pleasure. Great communication combined with great service. Gold Mountain Trading sets an example other companies should follow. I have told all my friends to visit your web site and encouraged them to buy from you. Thanks again for allowing me to have such a pleasurable shopping experience with you."

    Nita Pace
    Chelan, Washington
    [Nita purchased our Buckle Handbag and Bull Riders Only Buckle]