{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-calado-con-cruz-religiosa-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Openwork Cross Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo crosses of faith, cut through silver with the precision of Taxco's finest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Openwork (pierced design)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Religious cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 4.4 cm per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 5.82 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: silver wire hook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings are born from openwork — one of the most demanding techniques in silversmithing. Each cross is cut by hand with a jeweler's saw that, in expert hands, transforms a sheet of silver into a symbol of precision and faith. The void of the design — what is NOT there — is as important as the silver that remains. A single deviation in the cut and the piece is lost. That's why every pair is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic sterling silver .925, marked with the hallmark. Openwork is a pre-Hispanic technique from Taxco, documented in ancient codices and carried to the present by silversmiths who learn the craft across generations. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eTaxco's precision\u003c\/a\u003e shines in every clean cut, in every polished edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you wear these earrings, you carry 500 years of silver-working tradition. Taxco is not just a place — it is the world capital of artisanal silverwork, where openwork remains a dialogue between the craftsman and the silver. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e begins here, in this craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide not to wear them, your silver always holds value. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eWe buy back up to 70% in store credit, no expiration.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco openwork: pre-Hispanic precision technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Religious cross: symbol of faith and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 4.4 cm length: visible but not overwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Everyday wear with style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who live their faith\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Gifts with deep meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength per earring: 4.4 cm. Sold as a pair. Closure: sterling silver wire hook. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different size? \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003eEmail hola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for custom sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pair 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\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is openwork?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Taxco technique that cuts the design using a jeweler's saw. It's pre-Hispanic and still entirely handmade — one mistake ruins the piece. That's why every pair is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 4.4 cm comfortable for daily wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It's small enough to feel delicate but visible enough to make an impact. It hangs naturally from the earlobe without scratching or weighing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does buyback work for earrings with no stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Present your pair with the certificate and we buy back up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. It's pure silver — it always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld or inherited silver — we buy it. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll give you a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique openwork pieces — once they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":52089937527030,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000009436","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1793379884928-7p744_1.jpg?v=1793380423","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-de-plata-calado-con-cruz-religiosa-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}