Navajo Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Santa Fe Cross Pendant by Victor Platero

Product Details:

• Category: Pendants

• Type: Santa Fe Cross

• Stones: N/A

• Metal Purity: 925 Sterling Silver

• Handmade: Yes
  

• Signed: Yes
  
• Brand: Nizhoni Traders
  
  

This meticulously stamped sterling silver Santa Fe cross pendant by Victor Platero will quickly become your new favorite thing! It is a sizeable piece, measuring 4-3/8 inches by 3-1/8 inches, with the bail opening at 7/8 inch wide. Vincent’s maker’s mark on the back. 

Vincent Joe Platero Sr. was born in 1957 and raised within the Navajo Edgewater and Black Streak Clans. He learned the art of silversmithing from his mother, Helen Chavez, and effectively developed a distinctive style that is highly sought afree among collectors. His work is showcased in galleries across the United States and has garnered awards at prestigious events like the New Mexico State Fair and the Denver Indian Market. Vincent's silverwork has been acclaimed since the 1970s. He creates a wide variety of jewelry, including his renowned sampler concho belts that often feature traditional rug patterns. His deep, robust stamp work is a defining characteristic of his unique and striking style.

*NATIVE MADE*

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Handcrafted/Handmade work is unique in its design, which means that imperfections will most often be part of an item’s character. Inconsistencies will occur by nature, which makes each piece truly one of a kind; an artist is not a machine.

 

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7/24/25

SBYankee