Sterling Silver Rigid Bangle with Lapis Lazuli — Taxco .925

The depth of blue lapis lazuli in a rigid bangle that commands the wrist.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-inlaid stone setting
• Stone: Deep blue lapis lazuli
• Inner diameter: 6.5 cm
• Band width: 4.5 cm
• Weight: 24.5 g
• Type: Rigid bangle, open cuff
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This bangle is not a flexible bracelet — it is a rigid cuff, open at the top, that slides onto the wrist. The deep blue lapis lazuli, a sacred stone in pre-Hispanic and medieval cultures, glows against Taxco's polished silver. Hand-inlaying the stone takes hours: every facet must seat precisely in its silver bezel, ensuring light travels through the deep blue without slip. At 4.5 cm wide, this piece commands attention — it does not go unnoticed.

The .925 silver bears its hallmark, engraved on the inside of the bangle. Lapis lazuli, a combination of lazurite, pyrite, and calcite, is a stone that demands respect: its beauty is not synthetic — it is the result of millions of years of geological formation. In Taxco, stone-inlaying technique traces its roots to pre-Hispanic artisans — 500 years ago, this city's master silversmiths learned from ancestral knowledge and merged it with European silver. The Arte Taxco story is, in part, the story of that fusion.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver with guaranteed hallmark
• ✦ Deep blue lapis lazuli individually hand-inlaid
• ✦ Rigid bangle cuff — solid presence on the wrist
• ✦ Available custom-made if you need a different diameter
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% — no expiration

Best For

• 🎁 Special occasions and formal events
• 💍 Those who appreciate gemstones with history
• 👤 A gift to pass down

Measurements & Shipping

Inner diameter 6.5 cm × band width 4.5 cm. This bangle is rigid and open — it slides onto the wrist like a cuff. If you need a different diameter, write us for custom sizing (~2 weeks). Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your bangle whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is a rigid bangle different from a flexible bracelet?
A: A rigid bangle is a solid, open cuff that slides onto the wrist — it has no clasp or chain. A bracelet is a flexible chain or band that clasps closed. This is a bangle.

Q: Is the blue lapis lazuli natural?
A: Yes. It is a semi-precious stone formed millions of years ago. The combination of lazurite (blue), pyrite (golden flecks), and calcite creates the unique color you see.

Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Lapis lazuli is a delicate stone — avoid direct impacts, chlorine, and saltwater. It is best for special occasions and moderate wear. If you use it daily, take precautions.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited bangles, or pieces you have outgrown — we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we will tell you what it is worth.

Rigid lapis lazuli bangle from Taxco — each one is unique.