Malouf on the Plaza

Native American Artist:
Jasper Nelson

Navajo jewelry artist Jasper Nelson is known for his gorgeous handmade sterling silver beads and stunning silverwork. Creating one-of-a-kind pieces using hand tools and techniques that rely on skill and patience, Nelson’s Navajo Pearls, the most iconic of Navajo necklaces, are works of art as much as they are fashion statements. A skilled silversmith, Nelson has developed his own unique style and perfected the techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation in his family. Nelson has received many awards for his silverwork and his pieces are in collections across the country and around the world.