THIS ONE'S FOR THE LADIES
He taught in Cincinnati
Don Platero ("Platero" means "silversmith" in Spanish) started smithing at the age of ten and earned the first of his many awards starting in highschool
crafted using turquoise
a once-in-a-lifetime kind of find for the serious Southwestern jewelry collector
Necklace, Statement, Multi Stone, Knife Wing, Zuni, Handmade Beads, Vintage, Collector, 1907 Color:Turquoise THIS ONE'S FOR THE LADIESIF YOURE LOOKING FOR A SQUASH BLOSSOM STYLE NECKLACE THATS GOING TO STAND OUT, YOUVE FOUND IT. This unique vintage Zuni beauty is a remarkable and rare collectible. Poised on a double strand of handmade desert pearls are a series of six colorful knifewing kachinas, crafted in intricate inlay of black onyx, turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl. The characters are accented by sterling silver scrolls, rope, and drop details. The statement squash blossom