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Artist Spotlight: Gregory Segura, Santa Fe Silversmith
Gregory Segura is an award-winning precious metals artist and a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work is widely recognized for its technical excellence, material integrity, and cultural depth, reflecting both his Spanish and Native American heritage as well as the long tradition of silversmithing in the Southwest.

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
6 days ago2 min read


Spotlight on Artistry: The Timeless Work of Silversmith Don Lucas
Every piece of jewelry has a story, and few stories are as rich and inspiring as that of Don Lucas, one of the most respected names in Southwestern sterling silver jewelry.

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
Feb 82 min read


Artist Spotlight: Monica Smith, Navajo Artisan Silversmith
Behind every piece of authentic Native American jewelry is a story—of family, tradition, and hands that have learned their craft over generations. One of the artists we are honored to feature is Monica Smith, a Navajo silversmith whose work reflects both heritage and heart.
Monica Smith lives in Gallup, New Mexico, and is proudly Navajo. Her journey as a jewelry maker began at a remarkably young age.

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
Feb 72 min read


Eddie Secatero Jr.: Carrying Diné Silversmithing Forward
Eddie Secatero Jr. is a Diné silversmith whose work reflects both family tradition and personal dedication to craft. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Eddie was introduced to silversmithing at a young age by his parents, Agnes and Eddie Secatero. Learning directly from family instilled not only technical skills, but also an understanding of jewelry as a meaningful cultural practice rather than a purely decorative art. While attending To’hajiilee Community School, Eddie continu

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
Jan 282 min read


Vincent Platero: Navajo Silversmith with a Singular Voice
Vincent Joe Platero, Sr. is a highly respected Navajo silversmith whose work is immediately recognizable for its precision, depth, and unmistakable personal style. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1957, Vincent grew up on the Navajo reservation of To’hajiilee, where silversmithing was not simply a craft, but a family legacy passed from one generation to the next.

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
Jan 263 min read


Betty Tom: Navajo Silversmith Rooted in Tradition
Betty Tom is a Navajo silversmith known for her dedication to traditional cluster work—one of the most recognizable and technically demanding styles in Navajo jewelry. Born and raised in Thoreau, New Mexico, Betty’s life and artistry are deeply tied to her community, family, and the enduring silversmithing traditions of the Southwest.

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
Jan 242 min read


Sunshine Reeves: Master Silversmith of the Navajo Tradition
Born in Twin Lakes, New Mexico in 1966, Daniel “Sunshine” Reeves was raised within a family of accomplished New Mexico silversmiths. He learned the art of silversmithing at the age of 24 from his older brothers, Gray Reeves and David Reeves—both respected artists in their own right. From this strong familial foundation, Sunshine Reeves went on to become one of the most distinguished and influential Navajo silversmiths in the country.

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
Jan 212 min read


Artist Highlight: Preston Haley
Preston Haley is a Navajo (Diné) silversmith whose work is widely appreciated for its strength, balance, and respect for traditional craftsmanship. An enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, Haley comes from a family of silversmiths, where jewelry-making knowledge is passed down through close observation, shared experience, and years of hands-on practice. This family foundation continues to shape both his technique and his approach to design.

Santa Fe Sun Handmade
Jan 61 min read
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