{"product_id":"aretes-cartoneado-prehispanico-taxco-925","title":"Prehispanic Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrehispanic geometry in your ears — Taxco's tradition in its most delicate form.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado — 3D volume in sheet silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 1.1 cm long per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.8 g the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Post and friction back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings are born from a technique rarely known outside Guerrero: Taxco's cartoneado. Silver sheets are folded and soldered in layers to create volume without weight, giving presence to a tiny piece. The result is a pair that floats in your ear, almost imperceptible, but unmistakable when light touches it — geometry we recognize from Prehispanic codices, now in authentic silver. Perfect for everyday wear, they adapt to any ear without pulling. That lightness is true luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .925 with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e. The .925 hallmark stamped on each earring guarantees that what you're buying is pure silver, not alloy or plating. The cartoneado technique is inherited from Taxco's silversmithing craft: each fold is a choice, each solder requires watchmaker's precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco, the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing for over 500 years, is the origin of every Arte Taxco piece. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e begins with that commitment: authentic silver, made in Taxco, so every piece is an act of conscience. These earrings are a silent reminder of that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado — handmade 3D volume technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Ultralight, comfortable for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Unique prehispanic design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Lightweight everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who love ethnic design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Lovers of Taxco craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength per pair: 1.1 cm. Post and friction back closure, fits any standard pierced ear. Weighs just 0.8 g — imperceptible in the ear. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is cartoneado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume by folding and soldering thin silver sheets. It requires skill and patience — no two pairs are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear them daily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, they are sturdy despite their lightness. Sterling .925 holds up to frequent wear; just protect them from perfumes and chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do they arrive as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, they are two earrings with closure backs. The weight is 0.8 g for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartoneado earrings — when they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51745205059830,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007032","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790364694418-3ixz0_1.jpg?v=1790365059","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-cartoneado-prehispanico-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}