Bluma Bangle

A vivid example of the Mark Davis vocabulary, this vintage bakelite bangle turns floral inlay into something graphic, exuberant, and highly refined. The saturated orange ground gives the composition unusual intensity, while precisely cut blossoms in layered, translucent colors create depth and movement across the surface. White topaz accents bring a crisp flash of light, sharpening the pattern without disturbing its warmth.

What makes the piece especially compelling is the balance of material history and technical control. The bakelite carries its own cultural and visual resonance, but here it is handled with exacting precision—cut, assembled, and composed with the discipline of marquetry rather than ornament for ornament’s sake. The result is playful at first glance, but rigorous on closer inspection.

Distinctive, collectible, and unmistakably Mark Davis, this bangle speaks to a serious appreciation of vintage material, color, and contemporary craftsmanship.