Sterling Silver Filigree Butterfly Earrings — Taxco .925

The delicacy of the butterfly, in the precision of Taxco metalwork.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Pierced metalwork (calado) by hand
• Design: Butterfly with perforated wings
• Length: 5.5 cm per earring
• Weight: 3.3 g (pair)
• Closure: Sterling silver ear wires
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture elegance in motion. Each butterfly wing is a window carved with a jeweler's saw — no machine can replicate this precision. The butterfly motif, a symbol of transformation in artisanal jewelry, comes alive in the lightness of pierced metalwork: light plays through every perforation, creating a hypnotic effect as they move. At 5.5 cm long, the earrings command presence without weight — pure sterling .925 ensures comfort even in daily wear.

Pierced metalwork is one of the most demanding techniques in the silversmith's trade. One mistake with the saw ruins the piece. That's why Taxco craftspeople are revered: each earring requires hours of focus, a skill inherited through generations. The precision of hand-pierced design is what separates artisanal jewelry from repeated molds. The .925 hallmark stamped on each piece is your guarantee of authenticity.

Taxco has been the world capital of silversmithing for 500 years — every piece bearing the hallmark comes with that legacy. The Arte Taxco story begins in that tradition. These earrings are not an accessory: they are a conversation with the craft.

Buy with confidence. If you ever decide to sell them back, we'll buy them in digital wallet up to 70% of original value, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco pierced metalwork: jeweler's precision, each earring unique
• ✦ Elegant butterfly motif, versatile
• ✦ Lightweight yet striking: 5.5 cm of impact
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% · Buy with confidence

Ideal for

• 🌿 Women who love nature and artisanal craft
• 💝 Meaningful gifts with 500 years of tradition
• 👩 Daily wear: lightweight, durable, authentic

Measurements & Shipping

Each earring measures 5.5 cm from the ear wire to the tip of the wing. Complete pair, ready to wear. Ships 2–3 business days to Mexico and the United States.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is pierced metalwork?
A: A technique that cuts designs into silver using a precision jeweler's saw. No two pieces are identical: each cut is a decision by the artisan. One mistake discards the piece.

Q: Are these earrings heavy?
A: No. The complete pair weighs 3.3 g — very lightweight. Sterling .925 is lighter than many base metals, so they're comfortable even for extended daily wear.

Q: What guarantee do they come with?
A: Authentic sterling .925 silver with certificate of authenticity. Plus the Lifetime Buyback Program: your investment always has value.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll offer instant store credit.

These hand-pierced butterfly earrings are unique artisanal pieces — once sold out, they disappear from the collection.