Louise Platero

Diné silversmith Louise Platero was from the Navajo Nation - mother of ten daughters, three sons and two adopted sons. She created and sold fine jewelry to help support her large family. She and her husband Ramon passed the knowledge of making jewelry to their children and grandchildren.  Louise Platero’s handmade hallmark is simply—L Platero.

Note: when we say Diné, as opposed to Navaho or Navajo, we are referring to the people and not the government.  Since 1969, their government refers to itself as the Navajo Nation.