JSW552 Turquoise Pendant

Green turquoise pendant by Navajo silversmith Art Platero. The 7/8” x 5/8” pendant is on a 17” sterling chain.

Born in Tohajiilee, New Mexico, Art Platero is a Navajo of the Mud Clan and Reed People. His mother, father and brothers are all silversmiths, and Art grew up working with silver. Art completed a degree in education, but continues to follow his love of silversmithing. Living in Tohajiilee, New Mexico, Art has been working In silver and gold since 1976.