Silver Bangle Calado — Rigid Bracelet Taxco .925

The architecture of Taxco calado on your wrist — minimalist, bold, handmade.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Calado (carved openwork)
• Type: Rigid bangle / cuff
• Inner diameter: 7.3 cm
• Band width: 5.4 cm
• Weight: 26.21 g
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This bangle is pure geometry of the silversmith's craft. Calado — that precisely carved void in the silver — demands expert hands using a jeweler's saw to trace every line without error: one mistake and the piece is lost. The result is an open design that floats on the wrist, minimalist yet weighty with intent. It's the kind of piece that speaks without shouting.

Authentic sterling .925 silver, marked with the hallmark that certifies purity. The bangle is rigid, cuff-style — it has an opening that makes it comfortable to slip on and off, no clasp or mechanism needed. The band width (5.4 cm) gives it presence on the wrist. Made in Taxco, where the tradition of silver calado reaches back 500 years. Learn more about Taxco silversmithing techniques and how every cut is a decision.

Taxco is the world capital of artisanal silver since the 16th century, when its silver mines were discovered. Today, silversmiths like the one who made this bangle keep alive a tradition that is Mexico's Intangible Cultural Heritage. It's not just an ornament — it's a direct link to five centuries of craft. Read the story of Arte Taxco and Taxco.

Buy risk-free: whenever you decide, we buy back your bangle up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco calado handcrafted — jeweler's precision
• ✦ Rigid cuff-style bangle, comfortable opening
• ✦ Inner diameter 7.3 cm, fits medium to large wrists
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Ideal for

• 💍 Lovers of clean, minimalist design
• 🎁 Everyday wear with confidence
• 👤 Those passionate about Mexican artisanal craft

Measurements & Shipping

Inner diameter: 7.3 cm · Band width: 5.4 cm · Weight: 26.21 g · Rigid bangle with opening (no clasp needed). Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different diameter? Email hola@artetaxco.mx for custom sizing quote.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your bangle whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration, no questions. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I put on a rigid bangle?
A: It's a cuff-style bangle — it has an opening that lets you slip it over your wrist. No clasp or lock needed, just silver.

Q: What's the difference between this bangle and a bracelet?
A: A bangle is rigid, made as one piece or soldered, like a cuff or slave bracelet. A bracelet is flexible, with links or chains. This is a bangle — much more robust.

Q: What exactly is calado?
A: It's a technique where the silversmith carves the design with a fine saw, leaving voids that form the geometry. It demands extreme precision — one slip ruins the piece.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old bangles, heirlooms, pieces you've outgrown — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Taxco calado bangle — pure design, handmade. When it's gone, it's gone.