Taxco Silver Bracelets

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Explore NOVICA's Taxco Bracelets Collection. High in the Sierra Madre Mountains, Taxco silversmiths made gifts for the Aztec gods long before the Spaniards arrived; but it took the persistent vision of American architect William Spratling, credited with fathering the modern Mexican silver movement, to put Taxco on the jewelry collector's map. Spratling's vision lives on in the amazing handcrafted silver bracelets created by talented Taxco Jewelry artisans.

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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 Taxco Silver Bracelets

Sterling silver cuff bracelet, 'Contemporary Cross'

By Samantha

Beautiful!

This was a gift for my daughter. She loved it ! It is just beautiful and a gift she will treasure forever

Sterling silver cuff bracelet, 'Skull Buddies'

By Ernesto

As advertised / hermosa pieza

Una hermosa pieza y bien hecha ; very beautiful piece and very well made and as described! I would definitely re buy from this artisan. Matches my skull , bracket as well . Love the piece!

Copper and sterling silver cuff bracelet, 'Taxco Mix'

By Deadwood

My Wife Loved it!

First of all, I was attracted to this bracelet because it was very eye appealing to me. When my wife opened up the gift, she was excited and very pleased with it. She also commented on the quality and workmanship that was put into the creation of it.

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Graeme and Philip Watson Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry

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"Creating elegant and accessible jewelry has always attracted me, and embellishing someone with a personal touch is marvelous."

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Popular Taxco Silver Bracelets

Taxco Silver Bracelets

The artistic energy that reigns over the Mexican village of Taxco has captured the imagination of jewelry smiths from other regions in Mexico and across the globe. NOVICA artisans Alon Diller, Maria Belen Nilson and Guillermo Arregui now call Taxco their home, and they could not be happier living and creating among the company of such talent. Their designs honor the legacy inherent to Taxco sterling silver bracelets, while local artisan Oscar Figueroa continues to impress with bold designs and unique artistic harmony. Figueroa’s Taxco sterling silver cuff bracelet, ‘Taxco Melody’ combines hammered textures with aesthetic elegance for a celebration of Taxco's legacy. Israeli transplant Alon Diller says he traveled all over Mexico before someone told him about Taxco, “the jewelry capital of the world.” Diller never looked back. Find his and other artisans’ creations in our fabulous collection of authentic Taxco silver bracelets for women.

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Taxco Silver Bracelets

Copper Stream

Irish Knot

Rectangular Blue

Lunar Wolves

Gleaming Destiny

Six Beads

Turquoise Eternity

Contemporary Cross

Skeletal Hat Dance

Metallic Union

Modern Strength

Beginning and End

Taxco Marquee

Morning Sky

Paquime Tradition

Triangular Halo

Little Suns

Taxco Mix

Fluid Beauty

Wonderful Gleam

Slender Gleam

Masculine Taxco

Song of the Sky

Twisting Branches

Gleaming Band

My Faith

Rippled Water

Skeletal Matador Dance

Taxco Harmony

Striking Waves

Stylized Jaguar

Enlaced

Bare Trees

Intricate Cross

Modern Curves

Gleaming Belt

Heart Curl

Infinite Taxco

Taxco Braid

Mexican Romance

Beautiful Horseshoe

Undulations

Sleek Geometry

Oval Halo

Knot

Modern Sequence

Watchful Sea

Creative Gleam

Path to Preservation

Aztec Elegance

Gleaming Lasso

Moonlight Glow

Shimmering Droplet

Rancho Black

Perpetual Style

Modern Orbit

Heart Harmony

Purity and Elegance

Mapuche Warrior

Pre-Hispanic Ducks

Red Succulent Agave

Taxco Love Knot

Tulip Style

Sophisticated Savannah

Stream of Consciousness

Ethereal Gleam

Skull Buddies

Next Step

Treasure of the Sierras

Dual Symmetry

Radiant Buds

Roses of Taxco

Buddha's Advice

Seeking Honey

Butterfly Curls