Melvin Francis

ARTISAN DETAILS
INTRODUCTION
Navajo silversmith Melvin Francis is a very well known contemporary jeweler. His style is typically simple yet elegant silverwork and colorful stones. He does many kinds of silver work including unique custom fabrication, overlay, and traditional stampwork. He credits his father, Ted Francis, as teacher. He is related to Fred Francis, a silversmith (uncle), Myrtle Francis (sister), Marlynn Francis (sister), weaver Melvina Francis (sister), weaver Erma Francis (mother), and weaver Anna Clyde (aunt).
HALLMARK
Melvin Francis
1985 to Present
TRIBE:
Navajo
STYLE:
Fine pattern matching inlay and silverwork
FAMILY:
Clyde, Anna - Francis, Erma - Francis, Marlynn - Francis, Melvina - Francis, Myrtle
FIRST YEAR MAKING ART:
1985
Bryan Tom, Melvin Francis, Concho Belt, Inlay Horses, Navajo Made, 11 Pcs
Bryan Tom, Melvin Francis, Concho Belt, Inlay Horses, Navajo Made, 11 Pcs
$9,020
$9,020
Melvin Francis, Bangle Bracelet, Stamping, Sterling Silver, Navajo Handmade, 9
Melvin Francis, Bangle Bracelet, Stamping, Sterling Silver, Navajo Handmade, 9
$160
$160
Melvin Francis, Belt Buckle, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Navajo Handmade, 3
Melvin Francis, Belt Buckle, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Navajo Handmade, 3"
$270
$270
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Bubble Design, Sterling Silver, Navajo Handmade, 6 3/4
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Bubble Design, Sterling Silver, Navajo Handmade, 6 3/4"
$565
$565
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Denim Lapis Inlay, Narrow, Sterling, Navajo, 6 7/8
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Denim Lapis Inlay, Narrow, Sterling, Navajo, 6 7/8"
$435
$435
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Eagle Feather, Purple Sugilite, Navajo Handmade, 7
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Eagle Feather, Purple Sugilite, Navajo Handmade, 7"
$500
$500
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Lapis Inlay, Narrow, Sterling, Navajo, 6 7/8
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Lapis Inlay, Narrow, Sterling, Navajo, 6 7/8"
$435
$435
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Number 8 Turquoise Inlay, Narrow, Sterling, Navajo, 6 7/8
Melvin Francis, Bracelet, Number 8 Turquoise Inlay, Narrow, Sterling, Navajo, 6 7/8"
$435
$435
Melvin Francis, French Hook Earring, Jasper, Jet, Turquoise, Navajo Made, 2 1/8
Melvin Francis, French Hook Earring, Jasper, Jet, Turquoise, Navajo Made, 2 1/8"
$125
$125
Melvin Francis, Lester James, Concho Belt, Sonoran Gold Turquoise, Navajo,, 45”
Melvin Francis, Lester James, Concho Belt, Sonoran Gold Turquoise, Navajo,, 45”
$9,070
$9,070
Melvin Francis, Wild Horse Ranger Buckle, Inlay, Navajo, 1 1/4
Melvin Francis, Wild Horse Ranger Buckle, Inlay, Navajo, 1 1/4"
$435
$435
✕

Make an Offer

(Advertised Price:
$19.99
$19.99
)
YOUR OFFER (USD)
$
0% discount
EMAIL ADDRESS
+
ADD CUSTOM REQUEST NOTES?