Montana Silversmiths create wearable art that you will be proud to own. It all started with a dream. Looking back to 1973 in Columbus, Montana, a local rancher started building buckles in a small, custom shop to fill a need for awards in his community. Over the years, developing this grassroots business Montana Silversmiths grew the western and custom buckle business exponentially and by 1976 they stretched their creativity and artistry to a successful launch into the jewelry market.