Sterling Silver Seahorse Stud Earrings — Taxco .925

The grace of the seahorse in sterling silver — delicate Taxco craftsmanship in your ear.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D hollowform in silver sheet)
• Design: Minimalist seahorse
• Measurements: 1.2 cm long (each earring)
• Weight: 0.7 g (pair)
• Closure: Push back studs
• Style: Nature-inspired, ethnic
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings hold the grace of the seahorse in pure silver — a tiny piece, but generous in craft. Cartoneado, a technique rarely known outside Guerrero, creates three-dimensional volume using only silver sheet, soldered and hand-polished with precision. At just 1.2 cm, each earring represents considerable labor: every curve of the neck, every fin marked requires hours of shaping and finishing. These are earrings for those who understand that small can be mighty.

The sterling silver that holds this design carries its hallmark — proof of authenticity. Each piece is soldered, polished, and inspected in Taxco, where silversmithing has thrived for 500 years. Cartoneado is a craft at risk: the artisanal techniques of Taxco like this demand generational knowledge and time that machines cannot replicate.

Tiny and light, these earrings fit any ear and any moment — office to ocean. The Arte Taxco story is the story of pieces like these: made without rush, designed to last, backed by those who know the craft from within.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide not to wear them, we buy your pair back — up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: traditional 3D hollowform technique
• ✦ Extremely lightweight (0.7 g per pair)
• ✦ Minimalist nature-inspired design
• ✦ Buyback guarantee up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect for

• 🎁 Daily office or casual wear
• 💍 Those who love minimalist pieces with craft
• 👤 Meaningful small gifts

Measurements & shipping

Length: 1.2 cm per earring. Closure: push back studs. Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear. Sold as a pair. Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico. Need exact measurements before purchase? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, 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 that creates 3D volume using silver sheet, hand-molded, soldered, and polished. It's not casting — it's a craft of layers and precision.

Q: Are they too small to see?
A: At 1.2 cm, they're intimate but visible. Perfect for those who love the delicate and minimal, or to layer with other earrings.

Q: Can I customize the size or closure?
A: Write hola@artetaxco.mx to explore custom options (allow ~2 weeks).

Have silver you don't wear?

Old, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Taxco cartoneado — a craft that endures because every piece deserves to last.