Sterling Silver Cartoneado Minimalist Earrings

Minimalism with dimension: silver earrings that play with light.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925
• Technique: Cartoneado
• Design: Bow-shaped, minimalist
• Measurements: 1.1 cm long per pair
• Weight: 0.8 g
• Closure: Stud backs
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings prove that less is more. Cartoneado—a technique rarely known outside Taxco—creates 3D volume with thin sheets of sterling silver .925, giving the design a lightness that contrasts with its visual presence. Each bow catches light uniquely, making these earrings work with everything from casual to formal. Small enough to be understated if you want, but interesting enough to be the detail someone notices.

Sterling .925 ensures durability without weight. Cartoneado is Taxco's signature in volume work: a technique requiring precision and patience, where each piece develops its own character. These earrings were assembled in Taxco, where silversmithing has been a craft for 500 years — the Art Taxco story is the story of that tradition.

Perfect for anyone seeking earrings that don't overwhelm but still say something. Made to Order: assembled when we receive your order, so you get a fresh piece. If you ever decide they're not for you, the Lifetime Buyback Program buys them back at up to 70% in store credit, no expiration.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925, lightweight and durable
• ✦ Cartoneado from Taxco: 3D volume technique
• ✦ Small, versatile earrings for everyday wear
• ✦ Made to Order: fresh when they arrive
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 70%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Minimalist everyday wear
• 💍 Delicate gifts with meaning
• 👤 Anyone who loves Taxco craftsmanship

Measurements and Shipping

Length: 1.1 cm per pair. These earrings are small and lightweight, designed for understated elegance. Made to Order: ships 3-5 business days. Standard shipping 2-3 business days from Taxco.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique where 3D volume is created by folding and soldering thin silver sheets. The result is a piece with minimal weight and maximum presence.

Q: Why does it say Made to Order?
A: We assemble your pair when we receive the order, so it arrives completely fresh. That's why shipping is 3-5 days instead of 2-3.

Q: Are they comfortable for everyday wear?
A: Absolutely. Each earring weighs only 0.4 g. You won't feel you're wearing them.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or damaged earrings—we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and approximate weight.

Made to Order cartoneado earrings—once they arrive, they're yours in that precise moment.