Silver Bangles & Cuffs

Our handmade silver bangles and cuffs come in two shapes: a closed silver bangle bracelet that slides over the hand, or an open silver cuff bracelet you ease on at the wrist.

Bangle or cuff: how to choose

A bangle is a closed circle. It has to pass over the widest part of your hand, so measure across the knuckles with your thumb tucked in towards your little finger, and choose a bangle whose inner diameter just clears that width. A cuff has an opening at the back. You slip it on sideways at the narrow part of the wrist and press it gently to fit, which makes it the easier choice if you're unsure of size or have larger hands than wrists.

Hammered, twisted or smooth

Hammered bangles and cuffs

Each strike of the hammer leaves a small facet that catches the light. The texture also hides everyday scratches, so hammered pieces look better the more you wear them.

Twisted bangles

Rope-like twists add movement and work well stacked with plain bands.

Smooth and polished

A clean, minimal line for everyday wear. These pair easily with a watch. See more pared-back pieces in the minimalist collection.

Why hill tribe silver suits a cuff

Hill tribe silver is a high-purity silver, softer than 925 sterling, so a cuff can be adjusted by hand with gentle, even pressure. Shape it once to fit, then slide it on and off at the narrow part of your wrist. Opening and closing a cuff at the same point many times can weaken any silver.

Stacking and care

Silver worn against silver slowly softens into a satin patina, and most people love that look on a stack. To keep the pieces bright, take them off before the gym, swimming or cleaning, and wipe them with a polishing cloth when they dull. Store each bangle separately, or in a pouch, so they don't scratch one another in a drawer.

Silver bangles and cuffs FAQ

How do I know my bangle size?
Measure across your hand at the knuckles with your thumb tucked in, then choose a bangle whose inner diameter just clears that width. Cuffs are easier, because they open to fit at the wrist.

What is the difference between a bangle and a cuff?
A bangle is a closed circle that slides over the hand. A cuff has an opening at the back and goes on sideways at the wrist, so it adjusts more easily.

Can I adjust a silver cuff?
Yes, gently. Press evenly with both hands to open or close it slightly, then leave it at that fit. Avoid repeatedly bending it at the same point.

Do silver bangles tarnish?
All real silver tarnishes slowly in air and humidity. A polishing cloth removes it in seconds, and storing pieces in a pouch slows it down.

Can I stack hill tribe silver with 925 sterling?
Yes. They are the same colour family, and hill tribe silver is a touch whiter. Expect light surface marks where the pieces touch. That patina is part of the look.

Written by Tiffany Teoh, founder of Hill to Street · Updated October 2026