{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-carita-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Cartoneado Smiley Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaxco's artisan craft on two little faces that smile back at you every day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado from Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Smiling faces with cap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 1.5 cm long per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.9 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Post with back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStyle: Minimalist \u0026 playful\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo little silver faces smiling from your ears. Each one just over one and a half centimeters — the perfect size for joy without overload. Cartoneado, that Taxco technique that shapes 3D volume from flat silver sheet, gives them depth: they're not plain or flat, they have body, they have presence. The tilted caps, the open eyes, that carved smile — everything designed for someone who wants jewelry that tells stories without words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic .925 sterling with the hallmark to prove it — in Taxco, authenticity is part of the design. Every expression on these faces was shaped by hand by artisans who master the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003ecartoneado\u003c\/a\u003e, a technique rarely known outside Guerrero that turns flat sheet into three-dimensional forms. The final polish brings out every line and curve, making it clear that no machine made these.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco: 500 years as the world's silver-smithing capital. It's no accident that playful, tenderhearted designs are born here. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eArte Taxco's story\u003c\/a\u003e is one of silversmiths who respect the craft and understand that soulless jewelry is just metal. These earrings have soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever change your mind, 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\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .925 sterling with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado: 3D volume from silver sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lightweight and comfortable for daily wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Playful design that sparks smiles\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Risk-free buyback up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Anyone who loves jewelry with attitude\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts loaded with personality\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Carefree everyday style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.5 cm long per earring. Very lightweight — you barely notice them. Post closure with secure back. Ships 2-3 business days. Made-to-order available: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e\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 e-credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is cartoneado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume from flat silver sheet, without casting. Each shape is hand-assembled and hand-soldered — it's watchmaker-level precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Aren't they fragile because of the 3D shape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. .925 silver sheet is strong; the cartoneado is soldered at all critical points. Wear them freely, just avoid bending or crushing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do they come as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, both earrings in matching style and size. The 0.9 g weight is the complete pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave old silver you don't wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInherited earrings, old pieces, broken jewelry — we buy them back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmiling silver faces from Taxco — when they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51745157087478,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007024","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790362585210-luh90_1.jpg?v=1790363018","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-carita-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}