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Mexican Bracelets
(324 items)Explore NOVICA's Mexican Bracelets Collection. Discover unique designs handmade and handcrafted by Mexican artisans. From inlaid bangles to beautifully-embellished Taxco statement cuffs, you will find traditional and contemporary designs designed to delight those fascinated by the rich jewelry traditions of this magical country.
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PREVThe 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 Mexican Bracelets
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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Copper cuff bracelet, 'Brilliant Beauty'
By Linda
I love this bracelet
The bracelet arrived yesterday and I opened the package today. The bracelet is truly a work of art. The way the copper shines and the intertwining of the copper is done in a delicate way and it is so pretty. Thank you so much. I have ordered another to give as a gift. Thank you again.
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Turquoise pendant bracelet, 'Waves of the Ocean'
By Deirdre
The design is classic
I love turquoise and silver and this design is so unique it always gets noticed and compliments everywhere I go.
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The Mexican Bracelet
Throughout Mexico's history jewelry has served as a symbol of status, an indicator of wealth and a marker of identity. Designs reflect the complexity of Mexico's history as artisans replicate pre-Hispanic glyphs with jewelry techniques learnt from the Spanish. The original collection of Mexican Bracelets assembled by Novica offers you the opportunity to admire Mexico's legendary jewelry heritage.
Aztec and Maya people created admirable designs with gold and colorful stones. As Christianity arrived, Mexican artisans crafted beautiful cross necklaces and other religious themes with the clever synchronicity of pre-Hispanic beliefs.
Mexico's rich deposits of silver, gold, and gemstones offers artisans a wealth of inspiration. Designs celebrate tradition, including Day of the Dead festivities as well as celebrated artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera on sterling silver earrings.
Novica's Mexican Bracelet gallery includes bold and new designs, as well as historic glyphs that also appear in hand-loomed Zapotec rugs.
Aztec and Maya people created admirable designs with gold and colorful stones. As Christianity arrived, Mexican artisans crafted beautiful cross necklaces and other religious themes with the clever synchronicity of pre-Hispanic beliefs.
Mexico's rich deposits of silver, gold, and gemstones offers artisans a wealth of inspiration. Designs celebrate tradition, including Day of the Dead festivities as well as celebrated artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera on sterling silver earrings.
Novica's Mexican Bracelet gallery includes bold and new designs, as well as historic glyphs that also appear in hand-loomed Zapotec rugs.
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