Native American jewelry from the Pueblo communities of the Southwest reflects centuries of artistic tradition, cultural identity, and skilled craftsmanship. Among the artists contributing to this legacy is Cliffton Aguilar, a silversmith from Santo Domingo Pueblo (also known today as Kewa Pueblo) in New Mexico.

Among the many respected artists working in Native American jewelry today, Leander Tahe stands out for his powerful sterling-silver designs and dedication to traditional Navajo silversmithing techniques. Known for bold stampwork, repoussé designs, and heavy-gauge silver, Tahe has built a reputation for creating pieces that are both deeply rooted in tradition and strikingly contemporary.

Gilbert Tom was a highly regarded Navajo silversmith celebrated for his masterful revival of old pawn–style jewelry. His work is instantly recognizable for its intricate stamp work, substantial heavy-gauge sterling silver, and the use of high-quality natural turquoise. Each piece reflects a deep respect for traditional Navajo silversmithing while showcasing Tom’s own disciplined, unmistakable hand.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.