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Disappeared
950 Silver Skull and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet from Peru
Disappeared, 950 Silver Skull and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet from Peru
Length: 7"
Cristian Davila
Mulling over his ultimate fate, this finely detailed silver skull centers a strand of black polished lava stone beads. It is the creation of Peruvian silversmith Cristian Davila, who creates this... read more
(16)
$54.99Artist: Cristian Davila
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Skulls of Tradition
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Skulls from Mexico
Skulls of Tradition, Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet with Skulls from Mexico
Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 0.1" W
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
Accentuated with a combination of styles, two skulls are crafted of sterling silver in the style of Taxco silversmithing. Designed by Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia, this cuff bracelet... read more
(604)
$67.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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Skeletal Hat Dance
Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Skeletal Hat Dance, Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.6" W
Roy Nilson
The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead thrives all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design a bracelet featuring endearing skeletons. Dressed in traditional Mexican costumes, they dance and charm in... read more
(110)
$397.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Turquoise Catrinas
Taxco Silver and Turquoise Sugar Skull Bracelet from Mexico
Turquoise Catrinas, Taxco Silver and Turquoise Sugar Skull Bracelet from Mexico
Size: 6.75" L (end to end) x 0.4" W
Ezequiel Tapia
Add an ornate touch to your bracelet stack with this lavish Taxco silver cuff bracelet. Ezequiel Tapia handcrafts it from 925 sterling silver and embellishes it with two sculpted sugar skulls on each... read more
(20)
$199.99Artist: Ezequiel Tapia
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Bold Trunyan
Men's Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Bracelet from Bali
Bold Trunyan, Men's Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Bracelet from Bali
Length: 7.5"
Asmara Putra
Grinning mischievously, a sterling silver skull forms the pendant of this bold men's bracelet, circling the wrist with sterling naga chain. Bali's Asmara Putra designs this bracelet, inspired by local... read more
(175)
$99.99Artist: Asmara Putra
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Skeletal Matador Dance
Day of the Dead Matador Skeletons Bracelet
Skeletal Matador Dance, Day of the Dead Matador Skeletons Bracelet
Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.7" W
Roy Nilson
The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead thrives all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design this cuff bracelet featuring endearing skeletons. He is dressed in traditional bullfighter attire, she in a... read more
(110)
$389.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Deadly One
Black Skull Motif Cuff Bracelet
Deadly One, Black Skull Motif Cuff Bracelet
Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 1.4" W
Santiago Atitlan Women's Group
Cultivate your Gothic side with this cool cuff bracelet from the Santiago Atitlan Women's Group in Guatemala. The cuff is crafted from black leather and covered with tiny glass beads that form a... read more
(14)
$25.99Artist: Santiago Atitlan Women's Group
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Dark Visage
Black Horn Skull Beaded Pendant Bracelet
Dark Visage, Black Horn Skull Beaded Pendant Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Made Wardika
For this unisex bracelet from Made Wardika, a dark skull is carefully carved from water buffalo horn and polished to a high shine. The skull serves as the pendant on a beaded wood bracelet of... read more
(938)
$34.99Artist: Made Wardika
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Path to Preservation
Leather and Sterling Silver Braided Bracelet from Mexico
Path to Preservation, Leather and Sterling Silver Braided Bracelet from Mexico
Size: 7.75" L (end to end) x 0.2" W
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
Preserving the memory of one's ancestors, the Day of the Dead is a rich celebration from Mexico. Oscar Figueroa Escorcia draws inspiration from Day of the Dead imagery as he crafts the sterling silver... read more
(604)
$49.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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Skull and Sky
Lapis Lazuli Beaded Bracelet with Rhodium Plated Skull
Skull and Sky, Lapis Lazuli Beaded Bracelet with Rhodium Plated Skull
Length: 6.5"
Somluck Komolmith
Thailand's Somluck Komolmith hand strings lapis lazuli beads on black nylon cord to create this adjustable-length bracelet with a sliding knot closure. At the center, a rhodium-plated brass skull with... read more
(326)
$29.99Artist: Somluck Komolmith
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Bone Collector
Hand Carved Bone Skull Bead Bracelet
Bone Collector, Hand Carved Bone Skull Bead Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Made Wardika
A row of grinning skulls makes up this unique bracelet from Made Wardika in Bali. Perfect for the love of all things Gothic, the bracelet is crafted of carefully carved cow bone and silvery plastic... read more
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$59.99$53.99Artist: Made Wardika
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Twin Skulls
Artisan Crafted Skull Cuff Bracelet from India
Twin Skulls, Artisan Crafted Skull Cuff Bracelet from India
Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 0.4" W
Shivani Choudhary
This singular cuff bracelet is the original design of India's Shivani Choudhary. The cuff is crafted of sterling silver in a twisted rope style, with formidable glaring skulls at both ends.
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$137.99Artist: Shivani Choudhary
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Skull Buddies
Sterling Silver Skull Cuff Bracelet from Mexico
Skull Buddies, Sterling Silver Skull Cuff Bracelet from Mexico
Size: 7" L (end to end) x 0.2" W
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
Accentuated with a combination of styles, two skulls are crafted of sterling silver in the style of Taxco silversmithing. Designed by Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia, this cuff bracelet... read more
(604)
$64.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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Skull in Darkness
Lava Stone and Onyx Beaded Silver Skull Bracelet
Skull in Darkness, Lava Stone and Onyx Beaded Silver Skull Bracelet
Length: 7"
Adrian Miranda
The rugged textures of lava stone find a complement in fine Andean silver. By Adrian Miranda, this handsome bracelet is centered by a gleaming skull and punctuated by polished beads. Black onyx adorns... read more
(7)
$39.99Artist: Adrian Miranda
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Catrina Flirt
Handmade Taxco Silver Day of the Dead Bracelet
Catrina Flirt, Handmade Taxco Silver Day of the Dead Bracelet
Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.6" W
Roy Nilson
Smiling under a flowery hat, Catrina flirts with Mexican traditions in a cuff bracelet by Roy Nilson. Catrina is the original creation of José Guadalupe Posadas, renowned author, journalist and... read more
(110)
$349.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Fiery Underworld
Silver Skull and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet from Peru
Fiery Underworld, Silver Skull and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet from Peru
Length: 7"
Cristian Davila
Fierce in the face of death, this Andean fine silver skull centers a hand-knotted strand of black polished lava stone beads. This unique and bold bracelet is the creation of Peruvian silversmith... read more
(16)
$54.99Artist: Cristian Davila
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Little Bones
Hand Made Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Bone Motif Mexico
Little Bones, Hand Made Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Bone Motif Mexico
Size: 6" Inner Circ. x 0.5" W
Angel Ortiz
Angel Ortiz recreates images from the Aztec tzompantli to create this mystical cuff bracelet. The tzompantli was a rack or altar where skulls of sacrificial victims were displayed. Working in precious... read more
(54)
$169.99Artist: Angel Ortiz
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Catrin
Men's Sterling Silver and Leather Day of the Dead Bracelet
Catrin, Men's Sterling Silver and Leather Day of the Dead Bracelet
Size: 8.25" L (end to end) x 0.9" W
Roy Nilson
Circling the wrist with a wristband of hand-braided leather cord, this masculine bracelet is designed by Mexican artisan Roy Nilson. He works to preserve the Taxco silversmithing traditions as he... read more
(110)
$109.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Staring Skull in Brown
Tiger's Eye Stretch Beaded Bracelet with Sterling Skull
Staring Skull in Brown, Tiger's Eye Stretch Beaded Bracelet with Sterling Skull
Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W
Asmara Putra
A small sterling silver skull grins at you from this original stretch bracelet from Asmara Putra in Bali. The bracelet combines tawny tiger's eye with black onyx and lava stone beads for a striking... read more
(175)
$29.99Artist: Asmara Putra
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Mexican Skulls in Black
Mexican Black Leather Gold-plated Skull Pendant Bracelet
Mexican Skulls in Black, Mexican Black Leather Gold-plated Skull Pendant Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Diego Ortiz
Mexican artisan Diego Ortiz combines the elegance of gold with the down-to-earth qualities of leather as he crafts an excellent pendant bracelet. Black leather is braided by hand and accented with... read more
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$94.99$75.99Artist: Diego Ortiz
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Stylish Death
Mexican Sterling Silver Skull Hand Braided Leather Bracelet
Stylish Death, Mexican Sterling Silver Skull Hand Braided Leather Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Diego Ortiz
A sense of celebration mixed with mockery is integral to how death is viewed by Mexicans, something to which artisan Diego Ortiz alludes in the design of this hand crafted double skull bracelet.... read more
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$129.99$103.99Artist: Diego Ortiz
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Aqua Blue Catrina
Mexican Catrina 925 Silver Pendant Aqua Macrame Bracelet
Aqua Blue Catrina, Mexican Catrina 925 Silver Pendant Aqua Macrame Bracelet
Length: 6"
Rosa Rojo
Always elegant, La Catrina flirts with a wink and a toothy grin. The word catrina is widely used in Mexico to mean "elegant and polished." Lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas created the... read more
(15)
$109.99Artist: Rosa Rojo
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Skeletal Charros
Sterling Silver Bracelet Mexican Day of the Dead Couple
Skeletal Charros, Sterling Silver Bracelet Mexican Day of the Dead Couple
Length: 6.75"
Roy Nilson
Inspired by the Day of the Dead characters developed by José Guadalupe Posada, Roy Nilson designs this whimsical bracelet. The sterling silver bracelet is centered by CatrÃn and Catrina, the famed... read more
(110)
$147.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Underworld in Thought
Silver Skull and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet from Peru
Underworld in Thought, Silver Skull and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet from Peru
Length: 7"
Cristian Davila
Pensive and introspective, this 950 silver skull centers a strand of polished black lava stone beads. This intriguing bracelet is the creation of Peruvian silversmith, Cristian Davila.
(16)
$54.99Artist: Cristian Davila
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Day of the Dead Style
Men's Sterling Silver and Leather Catrina Pendant Bracelet
Day of the Dead Style, Men's Sterling Silver and Leather Catrina Pendant Bracelet
Size: 8.25" L (end to end) x 0.9" W
Roy Nilson
Circling the wrist with a wristband of hand-braided leather cord, this masculine bracelet is designed by Mexican artisan Roy Nilson. He works to preserve the Taxco silversmithing traditions as he... read more
(110)
$119.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Skeletal Hat Dance
Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Link Bracelet
Skeletal Hat Dance, Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Link Bracelet
Length: 7.25"
Roy Nilson
The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead remains all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design these endearing skeletons. Dressed in traditional Mexican costumes, they dance and charm in a silver... read more
(110)
$169.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Staring Skull in Scarlet
Skull Pendant Carnelian and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet
Staring Skull in Scarlet, Skull Pendant Carnelian and Lava Stone Beaded Bracelet
Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W
Asmara Putra
A small sterling silver skull grins at you from this original stretch bracelet from Asmara Putra in Bali. The bracelet combines scarlet carnelian beads with dark natural lava stone beads for a... read more
(175)
$29.99Artist: Asmara Putra
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Skull in the Night
Lava Stone and Green Onyx Beaded Silver Skull Bracelet
Skull in the Night, Lava Stone and Green Onyx Beaded Silver Skull Bracelet
Length: 7"
Adrian Miranda
The rugged textures of black lava stone find a complement in green onyx and fine Andean silver. By Adrian Miranda, this handsome bracelet is centered by a gleaming skull and punctuated by polished... read more
(7)
$39.99Artist: Adrian Miranda
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Dark Skull
Gold Accented Onyx Skull Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Bali
Dark Skull, Gold Accented Onyx Skull Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Bali
Length: 6.75"
Asmara Putra
Flanked by dark beads of onyx and lava stone, a gleaming skull is crafted of 18k gold-plated sterling silver in this design from Bali. Asmara Putra crafts the bracelet, making a bold and striking... read more
(175)
$39.99$31.99Artist: Asmara Putra
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Skeletal Matador Dance
Fair Trade Taxco Silver Halloween Bracelet
Skeletal Matador Dance, Fair Trade Taxco Silver Halloween Bracelet
Length: 6.5"
Roy Nilson
The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead remains all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design these endearing skeletons. He is dressed in traditional bullfighter attire, she in a flirty flamenco skirt.... read more
(110)
$157.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
What makes a women’s bracelet eco-friendly?
Artisans the world over utilize the natural materials at their disposal to create beautiful, sustainable jewelry. Wood, bamboo and dried gourds. Coconut shells, rattan and terra-cotta. Even natural grasses lend themselves to a jeweler's creativity while art glass beads and pendants can be made from discarded bottles. Some artisans reclaim precious silver from photographic negatives. Colorful magazine pages can become tightly-rolled beads protected by a coat of varnish. Always creative, artists craft their bracelets out of innovative, eco-conscious materials.
How do I know if my bracelet is handmade?
Handmade women's bracelets each have their own unique characteristics. Color, texture, size and design all vary. Often, the technique alone will tell you, for example, hand-knotted, braided or woven bracelets. Leather bracelets with cutout motifs or embossing are usually crafted by hand.Thai jewelry by Karen silversmiths shows hand-stamped geometric or floral motifs and beads are usually made of fine silver, which is more malleable than sterling. Similarly, filigree jewelry is a meticulous handcrafted process. Most bracelets with natural, sustainable or recycled materials are handmade. Even some of the most sophisticated and modern gold and silver may be signed by the artist who made it.The most common indicator that a bracelet is handmade is the detailed and intricate design. Novica artisans demonstrate their techniques in the many videos on www.novica.com youll find the links on their product descriptions and also on the artisan bio page.
What bracelet-making techniques have been passed down through generations?
Traditional bracelet-making techniques have been passed down over generations around the world. Women's bracelets in gold and silver are usually crafted with the lost wax technique. The image is sculpted in wax and enveloped in a mold materia. As molten gold or silver is poured into the mold, the wax image melts and the metal takes its place. However coiling fine strands of metal results in Andean filigree jewelry. Balinese artistry applies polished spirals and tendrils as well as tiny globes known as jawan to sleek silver jewelry. And a few contemporary artisans even weave or crochet the slender silver strands.Jade was highly prized by the Maya and still has an important place in modern Guatemalan jewelry. Amber from the rich mines in southern Mexico adorns the women's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings of the area. Macrame and beading are popular everywhere for boho style. And West Africas handmade beadwork is renowned the world over.
Do any women’s bracelets have particular cultural significance?
women's bracelets carried immense cultural significance in ancient times and they still do. In Perus pre-Hispanic societies, gold represented the sun, and jewelry indicated social status and identity, as it also did among the Maya of Mexico and Central America. In India, bangles or kangans showed a woman was married and are a part of the 16 adornments customarily worn by a Hindu bride. Traditional West African beads are a sign of cultural identity. Each one has a meaning and tells a story.Today, women's bracelets are still culturally significant. In India, jewelry often depicts religious symbols and meditative mantras. Balinese bracelets may also depict dragons, thought to be the protectors of the gods, or the Hindu Barong deity, also a protection symbol. Motifs stamped into Karen hill tribe silver encourage living in harmony with nature. The hand-knotted bracelets of Guatemala symbolize friendship but evolved from a silent protest for loved ones missing during the country's armed conflict. Today, friends each tie a bracelet on the others arm and make a wish. The bracelet is worn until it wears out and falls off so the wish will come true.
What are the most popular materials to make women’s bracelets?
Silver, gold, brass and copper have been popular for thousands of years and are often set with colorful gemstones. Artisans in different regions of the world take advantage of unique local resources, such as Brazilian golden grass, leather and coconut shell from Thailand, and carved bone jewelry from Bali. Intricate openwork carving, known as jali, can be seen in bangles from India. West Africa has a long tradition of beadwork, with beautiful beads made from recycled glass and even plastic becoming popular in recent years.
Featured Reviews on Day of the Dead Bracelets
Men's sterling silver pendant bracelet, 'Bold Trunyan'
By Stephen
Bold and beautiful!
A very impressive piece. The bracelet design is excellent. The chain is well made and should last a lifetime. The trunyan is large enough to be noticed, but blends well with the chain. It looked good on the web site, but the reality is better. I m very happy with it
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Sterling silver cuff bracelet, 'Skeletal Hat Dance'
By Aurora Leos
An incredible work of art!
This handcrafted cuff bracelet just arrived today. I can truly say the photo of this item does not do it justice. When I first opened the package my first thought was WOW! Such detail! The design is so spectacular! I couldnt wait to slip it on... Roy Nilson craftsmanship is a pleasure to behold. I especially loved the composition of the dancing couple. Viewing them puts a smile on my face! They are so precious! But most of all I love the passion Mr Roy put in his creation. I can see the love for his culture through his art. My family is from Mexico, as well. So I can relate to his passion.... This is one of three items I purchased from him, and I plan to purchase more in the future. Needless to say, Ive become a huge fan. Mr Roy, thank you for the honor to ware your gorgeous artwork!
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Men's sterling silver and leather pendant bracelet, 'Day of the Dead Style'
By Cara
Death is democratic - Posada
This piece of jewelry is an awesome way to remind oneself of this truth: death is democratic. The bracelet is awesome, and a beautiful reminder to cherish every day.
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