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'Forever Taxco', Sterling silver link bracelet
Item# G1274554
Oscar Figueroa transforms the incomparable beauty of sterling silver into a bracelet of endless elegance. The bracelet is masterfully crafted by hand with silver mined in Taxco..925 Sterling silver
- 20 grams
- 0.71 oz
- Bracelet: 18 cm L (end to end) x 0.5 cm W
- Bracelet: 7" L (end to end) x 0.2" W
- Extender: 1 cm L
- Extender: 0.4" L
ARTIST: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
"I was born in the city of Taxco on February 2, 1964. Growing up in a silversmith environment, especially since my city is recognized worldwide for its silver jewelry, I decided to venture into this same craft. In 1983, at 19 years old, I began to make my own designs. It took me four years to prepare the design and elaboration of my own lines. Now I am proud to say my jewelry collections have been accepted in the US, Europe and South America.
"I studied until secondary school here, but then I had to continue my studies in the state of Mexico. I went to university in Mexico City and later I finished a post-graduate degree.
"After the design is complete, the process begins with the melting of pure silver that is purchased in small grains, forming an alloy with a minute amount of copper to give the metal a better consistency and to be able to work with it. That is why it is 0.925 silver.
"Once the metal is melted and transformed into a sheet, it is passed through a laminator to make wires, cases, etc. When we have the metal and it is ready to be worked, the designs are placed on certain areas of the sheets. They are cut, then sanded on all sides. In the case of bracelets and necklaces, they are put together using wires already specific to the intended design - flat, triangular, square, etc. They are joined with silver welding using a gas welding torch and this is how they begin to take on shape whether it is flat, twisted, concave, etc.
"The size and specifications of each product are double-checked to see if any corrections are necessary. Once joined, the pieces are submerged in nitric acid to clean the silver and leave it white. Afterward, if the design requires stones, the stones are set and adjusted according to the design. Finally, the pieces are polished by hand with cotton cloths over a polisher with a small motor using a special paste. It is in this step that the surface of the piece is given its smoothness and now it is ready to shine with a mirror finish.
"To clean impurities from the piece, it is submerged in an ultrasound tub to pass the quality control test where they accept or reject pieces.
"My collections are based in the origin and traditions of our culture - some are entirely classic, while others also incorporate highly stylized elements. When the designs are well thought out in the varied original materials of our country, it is easy to create jewelry lending beauty and elegance to the wearer."
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| WOMEN |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| 4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
| BUST |
33.5 |
34.5 |
35.5 |
36.5 |
38 |
39.5 |
41 |
43 |
| WAIST |
25.5 |
26.5 |
27.5 |
28.5 |
30 |
31.5 |
33 |
35 |
| HIPS |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40.5 |
42 |
43.5 |
45.5 |
| MEN |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| CHEST |
34 - 36 |
38 - 40 |
42 - 44 |
46 - 48 |
| WAIST |
28 - 30 |
32 - 34 |
36 - 38 |
40 - 42 |
| NECK |
14 - 14.5 |
15 - 15.5 |
16 - 16.5 |
17 - 17.5 |
| SLEEVE |
32 |
33 |
34 |
35 |
FINDING YOUR SIZE
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BUST / CHEST
Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.
WAIST
Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.
LOW WAIST
Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.
HIPS
Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.
NECK
Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.
SLEEVE
Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.
INSEAM
Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.
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