Sterling Silver Cartoneado Sphere Earrings — Taxco .925

Pure volume in silver: the cartoneado technique of Taxco, brought to the ear.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (silver sheet with 3D volume)
• Design: Pure spheres + flat discs layered
• Weight: 13.21 g (pair)
• Length: 5.7 cm
• Closure: Sterling .925 ear wires
• No stone
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings are a study in geometry and movement. Each sphere is formed by cartoneado — a technique rarely known outside Taxco, where silver sheet is worked from the reverse to create complete volume, never hollow inside. The result: solid, secure pieces that play with light at every turn. The flat discs layer like a visual rhythm, giving these ancient-craft pieces a modern, minimalist edge.

Authentic sterling .925 with its hallmark — Taxco's proof of purity. Cartoneado demands precision and hours of labor: each punch mark is controlled, none identical. This is why these pieces carry weight in the hand and presence on the ear. The cartoneado technique is living heritage in Taxco, practiced by workshops that have perfected the craft across generations.

Taxco: 500 years of artisanal silversmithing. The Arte Taxco story begins in every piece that leaves its hands — silver that honors the city's name. No mass-casting machines, no industrial presses. Only punches, hammer, patience, and inherited knowledge.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Cartoneado technique: 3D volume handcrafted in Taxco
• ✦ Full weight: 13.21 g the pair — solidity and presence
• ✦ Versatile design: everyday wear or evening statement
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect For

• 💍 Those who love visible artisan craft
• 👤 Versatile and refined everyday wear
• 🎁 Gift for a silversmith or collector

Measurements & Shipping

Length of pair: 5.7 cm. Ships 2-3 business days. Want a different length? We make custom — email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique where silver sheet is worked with punches from the reverse to create solid, complete volume. It's living craft heritage — no machines can do it.

Q: Are they heavy?
A: 13.21 g the pair — solid silver, never hollow. They sit beautifully on the ear. If you prefer something lighter, let us know.

Q: Are the ear wires secure?
A: Sterling .925 wires, soldered and checked. If you need hypoallergenic or a different closure, we can adapt them custom-made.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you with no obligation.

Volume and movement in pure silver — handcrafted in Taxco for you.