Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

Fred Davis Sterling Silver Green Onyx Bracelet

About the Item

A Mexican bracelet comprised of fine sterling silver with green onyx cabochons in the form of Aztec masks. The bracelet has decorative silver panels with heavy beading, swirls, and oval onyx Aztec masks. This vintage panel bracelet was made in Mexico by the legendary Fred Davis. The bracelet is in very good condition. There is a marking on the bracelet. Measurements: L 7" (17.7 cm) x W 1.7" (4.3 cm) Weight: 45 grams. Frederick W. Davis was born in 1880 in Chicago, IL. He moved to Mexico in 1910 to work. During his work at the Sonora News Company (selling guidebooks and souvenirs along the Southern Pacific Railway), he took an interest in the beautiful jewelry worn by Mexican women. Due to his appreciation and knowledge of Pre-Columbian art, he eventually became manager of the Sonora Company's arts and crafts showroom in Mexico City. During the unrest of The Revolution, many artifacts and antiques came on the market. At the end of the revolution (1920), many tourists began to flock to Mexico and the Davis'' shop. Davis was one of the first to showcase artists such as Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, William Spratling, and Rufino Tamayo. In 1933, Fred Davis became the head of the department of antiques and fine crafts in Frank Sanborn''s Mexico City store. Davis himself became a designer, employing the very best silversmiths to produce his creative designs of jewelry and objects. His items were meant to be collected, and he purposely did not cater to the "souvenir" market. He had a great understanding and appreciation of the aesthetic and is now considered a true visionary in Mexican Arts. Like his contemporary William Spratling in Taxco, Davis provided hundreds of artisans with a livelihood and elevated the Mexican Silver art form in the eyes of the world. Davis passed away in 1961, but his legacy will continue to flourish, as his pieces are prized by collectors.

More From This Seller

View All
Vintage Chinese Export Filigree Gilded Silver Bracelet With Bloodstone Cabochon
Located in Chesterland, OH
A beautiful antique silver filigree bracelet with a large natural bloodstone (heliotrope). The bracelet is in very good condition. Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage Malachite Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Chesterland, OH
This gorgeous, comfortable ring is made of a high-quality malachite cabochon in a sterling silver set. The Malachite stone is approximately 40mm long and 10mm across. The US size of...
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Red Tiger Eye Sterling Silver Earrings
Located in Chesterland, OH
Beautiful one-of-a-kind top-grade natural carved Red Tiger Eye drop earrings. They are made with 38mm x 20mm beads of the highest quality set on sterling silver. All the findings for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 21.5 inches (54.5 cm). The size of the fluted twist beads is 12 x 18 mm. The fluted twist onyx beads in this necklace are uniform, saturated, brightly b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Necklace
$450
Free Shipping
Charoite Necklace with Sterling Silver Charoite Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 12mm. The color of the beads is unusual, with a silk effect. Charoite color is non-uniform an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Charoite, Sterling Silver

Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 12 mm in size. The lapis lazuli beads are dark blue. Lapis lazuli has visible calcite and golden pyrite flecks. Natural color, not dyed. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. This necklace alternates 2mm tiny vintage seed glass Czech beads. The necklace is fastened with a sterling silver clasp with natural lapis lazuli cabochon. The weight of the necklace is 92.5 grams. Lapis lazuli is a rock, which means it's an aggregate of several minerals. This ancient gem contains three minerals in varying amounts: lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. The Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone, while the ancient Egyptians saw it as a symbol of the night sky. Since the earliest of times, lapis lazuli has been associated with royalty, strength and courage, wisdom and intellect, friendship and truth. In natural stone jewelry...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

You May Also Like

Carol Felley 1995 Sterling Silver Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By Carol Felley
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Carol Felley 1995 Sterling Silver Onyx Cuff Bracelet This is a beautiful sterling silver wide onyx cuff bracelet designed by Carol Felley. Measurements: 5 3/8" inside end to end....
Category

20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cable Cuff Bracelet with Onyx Accents, Size 7
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous sterling silver cable cuff bracelet. Ends of the bracelet are capped in onyx. Wrist Fit: 7 inches. Outer Circumference: 8.25 inches. Width: 6 mm. Weight: 28.6 grams. An amaz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Scott Kay Diamond-Framed Onyx Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Scott Kay
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Delicate Etching Along the Body of the Bracelet Each Terminal Culminates in a Faceted Onyx (12 mm x 11 mm) Framed by Diamonds Middle of Cuff is Hinged for Easy Application a...
Category

2010s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Gucci Green Crystal-Embellished Sterling-Silver Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Bracelet is crafted in Italy with the namesake motif interspersed with flowers - an archival tradition of the house - punctuated with faceted green crystals, and secures with a tiger...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wide Geometric Black Onyx Enamel Cuff Bracelet, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage sterling silver wide geometric black onyx and enamel cuff bracelet. This statement bracelet features a geometric design with black, brown, an...
Category

Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Hardy Bamboo Onyx Hinged Kick Cuff Bracelet 6 1/2" Sterling Silver 925 Oval
By John Hardy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: John Hardy Collection: Bamboo Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Color: Black Style: Cuff Fastening Type: Hinged Kick Measurements I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Recently Viewed

View All