Sterling Silver Cartoneado Bangle — Taxco Handmade .925

The boldness of Taxco cartoneado: volume, weight, and presence in every gesture.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (traditional 3D volume, Taxco-made)
• Design: Rigid cuff bangle, opens for wear
• Inner diameter: 6.4 cm
• Band width: 5.4 cm
• Weight: 20.69 g
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Custom available: Made-to-order sizing

This bangle is pure presence. Cartoneado gives volume to silver without sacrificing elegance — each wave has depth, each line tells a story of craft. It is not a flexible bracelet: it is a rigid cuff bangle that slips onto your wrist through the opening and rests there as a work of art. With an inner diameter of 6.4 cm, it fits medium-sized wrists, and the 5.4 cm width makes itself known from across the room.

Cartoneado is a technique rarely known outside Guerrero, yet it is the heartbeat of Taxco silversmithing. It is achieved by giving volume to silver sheet from the reverse side, without casting—only tools and patience. The result: a piece that weighs as it should (20.69 g of real silver), that shines, that endures, that ages beautifully. With the .925 hallmark engraved, you have authenticity on your wrist.

Taxco, the world's capital of artisanal silver for 500 years, remains the place where this craft breathes. The Arte Taxco story springs from that tradition — every piece from our workshops carries the blood of cartoneado, repousse, filigree that defines Taxco. This bangle is not an object: it is a witness that the human hand remains irreplaceable.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .925 with hallmark engraved
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: handmade 3D volume technique
• ✦ Rigid cuff, not flexible — pure presence
• ✦ Inner diameter 6.4 cm fits medium wrists
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Perfect for

• 🎁 Anyone seeking bold, everyday impact
• 💍 Meaningful gifts rooted in craft
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco silversmithing tradition

Measurements & Shipping

Inner diameter: 6.4 cm · Band width: 5.4 cm. This bangle is rigid and worn by slipping over the wrist through the opening. Need a different diameter? Custom sizing available (~2 weeks lead time). Standard shipping 2-3 business days. Contact hola@artetaxco.mx for custom orders.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A traditional Taxco technique that creates 3D volume in silver sheet without casting, using hand tools and precise striking. Each piece takes hours of labor.

Q: Is this a bangle or a bracelet?
A: It's a rigid cuff bangle. It slips onto your wrist through the opening and doesn't flex — that's what makes it special.

Q: Can I order a different diameter?
A: Yes. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your preferred measurement; we make it custom in ~2 weeks.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old bangles, inherited jewelry, silver collecting dust — we buy it back. Send photos and approximate weight to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Cartoneado bangle — when it's gone, it's gone.