William Spratling sterling silver earrings with jaguar motif were influenced by Pre-Columbian designs. The jaguar was a sacred animal to both the Aztecs and Mayans and frequently featured in Pre-Columbian glyphs on temples. William Spratling was revolutionary in incorporating these ancient designs in his silver jewelry beginning in the 1930’s and became a worldwide sensation.

William Spratling sterling silver bracelet with jaguar motifs was influenced by Pre-Columbian designs. The jaguar was a sacred animal to both the Aztecs and Mayans and frequently featured in Pre-Columbian glyphs on temples. William Spratling was revolutionary in incorporating these ancient designs in his silver jewelry beginning in the 1930’s and became a worldwide sensation.

This sterling silver bracelet with handcrafted repousse frogs has been faithfully reproduced by Miguel Cisneros Arce who was a silversmith for William Spratling from 1955 until his death in 1967. Sr. Cisneros continued on for an additional 13 years with Sucesores de William Spratling at the ranch.

William Spratling sterling silver bracelet is from the first design period of 1931-1946. The bracelet has a modernist design and a solid feel when worn. The bracelet has been crafted masterfully by Sr. Miguel Cisneros Arce who was a silversmith for William Spratling from 1955 until his death in 1967 and then continued on with Sucesores de William Spratling for another 13 years at the ranch.