Lenguita Bracelet in Sterling Silver

The Lenguita Bracelet is a sculptural .925 sterling silver link bracelet, handmade in our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. It's the smaller of our two Lengua bracelets.

It belongs to our Lengua Collection, inspired by the universal language of communication. The links reinterpret the tongue — a symbol we found throughout pre-Hispanic codices, where it stands for speech, knowledge and human connection. We reduced it to its essential form, so that each element falls into a rhythm that wraps naturally around the wrist.

Our silversmiths build it using cartoneado, a technique Taxco has practiced for generations: sheets of .925 sterling are die-stamped, then soldered one by one into a hollow form. It's what lets a piece this size stay light enough to wear all day.

Details

• Material: .925 sterling silver throughout, hand-polished
• Construction: hollow-formed by hand using cartoneado
• Width: 1 inch (25 mm)
• Weight: approx. 40 g
• Links: 12 links at 6" · 14 at 7" · 16 at 8"
• Lengths: 6" Small · 7" Medium · 8" Large
• Made in: our workshop in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico
• Made to order: 4–6 weeks from order to delivery
• Shipping: worldwide. US orders ship from Houston, Texas

Care

Silver is a living material and will develop a patina over time. Polish it with a silver cloth to bring back the shine, or leave it darker — we like it both ways. Take it off before swimming and store it dry.

Questions

Is the piece solid or hollow? Hollow. We build it with cartoneado, a traditional Taxco technique: sheets of .925 sterling silver are die-stamped and hand-soldered into a hollow form. The silver is .925 throughout — the hollow construction is what keeps a piece this size light enough to actually wear.

What's the difference between this and the Lengua Bracelet? Scale. The Lenguita has more, smaller links and sits closer to the wrist; the Lengua has fewer, larger ones. Same language, different volume.

How do I choose a size? Measure your wrist and add about half an inch so it moves comfortably.

Can you make it in a custom length? Usually yes. Everything we make is by hand and to order, so write to us before you order and we'll tell you.