Description
- Fantastic squash blossom necklace by renown Navajo Silversmith Ramone Platero.
- Ramone Platero, Diné (Navajo) is said to have been the first Navajo silversmith to use the leaf in silver jewelry.
- Ramone is the son of Pablo Platero and brother of Dan Platero. He is the husband of Lousie Platero and father of 10 daughters and 3 sons.
- Ramone’s father was the famous Pablo Platero, one of the finest Navajo silversmiths. Pablo taught his son, Ramone, who handmade his original tools.
- To view vintage mercury dime squash blossom necklace, please click HERE!
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Length of Necklace
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27″
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Naja Measurements
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2-3/4″ wide x 2-3/4″ tall
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Top of Necklace to Bottom of Naja
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15-1/4″ |
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Composition
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Sterling Silver, Kingman Turquoise
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Weight in grams |
152
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Artist’s Identity
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Ramone Platero, Navajo Silversmith |
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Hallmarks
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Platero
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