Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings Minimalist — Taxco .925

The subtlety of Taxco cartoneado, on your ears.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with .925 hallmark
• Technique: Taxco cartoneado (hand-shaped)
• Design: Minimalist, 3D volume
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Style: Signature, elegant
• Weight: 4.5 g per pair
• Measurements: 1.7 cm long
• Closure: Posts with secure butterfly backs
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These sterling silver earrings capture the essence of Taxco cartoneado, a little-known technique outside Guerrero that creates 3D volume by hand-shaping without filling. Each earring is a sheet of silver worked by hand to achieve its rounded form and minimalist shine — small, perfect, wearable every day without fatiguing your ear. At 1.7 cm, they're discreet yet present: the ideal balance between delicacy and presence.

The sterling .925 is sealed with its .925 hallmark, your guarantee of authenticity and purity. Cartoneado is the signature of Taxco: 500 years of silversmithing have perfected how to shape silver without machine presses. It's precision handwork, where each piece is shaped individually. No two pairs are exactly the same.

Taxco, Mexico, is the world capital of artisanal silver jewelry. For five centuries, generations of silversmiths have passed down techniques like cartoneado workshop to workshop. When you buy Arte Taxco earrings, you acquire not only authentic silver, but the backing of that living tradition. The Arte Taxco story began in 1935 in Taxco with the same conviction: pure silver, crafted by hands that know how to do it right.

These earrings are perfect for those who seek something simple yet with artisanal soul — for yourself or to gift someone who understands that the small things also count. Buy risk-free: our Lifetime Buyback Program lets you return the earrings whenever you decide and we buy them back up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with .925 hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: 3D volume shaped by hand, no machine pressing
• ✦ Minimalist size: 1.7 cm, perfect for everyday wear
• ✦ Secure posts with butterfly closures
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 70%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Everyday discrete yet artisanal wear
• 💍 Gifts with meaning
• 👤 Those who love handmade craftsmanship

Measurements & Shipping

Earring length: 1.7 cm. Pair weighs 4.5 grams. Perfect for standard piercings. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order in ~3-5 weeks if you'd like modifications. Contact hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. No interest, no hassle — just your certificate of authenticity number and we process your refund. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A traditional Taxco technique that creates 3D volume in silver by hand-shaping, without filling the piece. Each earring is formed individually — it's silversmith precision work.

Q: Are they heavy to wear all day?
A: No. At 4.5 grams per pair, they're lightweight and comfortable for long days without ear fatigue. Perfect for all-day wear.

Q: Can I customize the size or make them to order?
A: Yes. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea. Custom cartoneado takes ~3-5 weeks.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, damaged, or inherited silver — we buy it back. Send photos and estimated weight to hola@artetaxco.mx. No paperwork, no expiration.

Cartoneado earrings from Taxco — when silver is worked with patience, every piece breathes.