Jonathan Loretto (b.1967) is from the village of Walatowa (Jemez Pueblo) and Cochiti Pueblo, and is the son of Snowflake Flower (Stephanie Rhoades) who is well-known for her figurative pottery. He first took up silversmithing, learning to make jewelry at the knee of his older brother, recognized jeweler Phil Loretto. He also did inlay work for several jewelry companies and shops on the Santa Fe Plaza.

He graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, with a degree in Studio Arts with emphasis in Sculpture.