Solid Sterling Silver Cartoneado Ring — Taxco .925

Solid volume that tells the story of craft — Taxco cartoneado in your hand.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado
• Design: Solid, stone-free
• Weight: 10.38 g
• Size: 10 (custom sizing available)
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This sterling silver .925 ring breathes the technique of cartoneado — a craft little known outside Taxco that consists of creating three-dimensional volume by working and soldering silver sheets by hand. The result is a massive, solid piece that feels weighty and true, transmitting the density of silver craft. Without stone to distract, pure geometry and polished brightness are the stars.

Made with sterling silver .925 certified by official hallmark — proof of authenticity. Taxco cartoneado is a technique that demands hours: each fold, each solder joint, is a decision by the craftsperson. It is not machine casting; it is hand construction, where one mistake scraps the piece. Every ring finishes slightly unique in proportion.

Taxco has stood for 500 years as the world capital of artisanal silversmithing — since the conquest, when Spanish miners discovered silver in the Guerrero sierras. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that living tradition: techniques that survive because they work, because they generate beauty. This ring is silver from Taxco, made by hands that know the craft.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: artisanal 3D volume technique
• ✦ Solid and comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Heirloom-quality craftsmanship
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Anyone seeking bold silver impact
• 👤 Reliable, robust daily wear
• 🎁 Gift for someone who loves craft

Sizing and Shipping

Size 10 in stock. Need a different size? Check our sizing guide and email hola@artetaxco.mx to custom-order (~2 weeks). Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your ring anytime you decide, up to 70% in digital store credit, no expiration or conditions. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates three-dimensional volume by hand-folding and soldering silver sheets. It requires watchmaker precision and hours per piece.

Q: Can I order a different size?
A: Yes. If your size is not in stock, we make it custom in about 2 weeks. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your size.

Q: How do I care for a cartoneado ring?
A: It is robust. Avoid hard impacts and keep it dry. Clean regularly with microfiber cloth — silver ages gracefully and that is part of its charm.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or rings you've outgrown — we buy them back anytime. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Taxco cartoneado — a technique that endures because it works.