Minimalist Sterling Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Silver sculpture, worn on your ears.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic sterling .925 silver (no hallmark engraved)
• Technique: Cartoneado — 3D volume with layered silver sheet
• Design: Minimalist, rectangular with subtle curve
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Style: Solitaires, everyday wear
• Total weight: 12.18 g (approx. 6 g per earring)
• Measurements: [VERIFY]
• No stones
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings embody one of Taxco's least-known yet most sophisticated techniques: cartoneado. Unlike solid casting, cartoneado creates volume and presence by combining layered sheets of sterling .925 silver with a carefully assembled inner structure. Each earring is a miniature sculptural piece — minimalist in line, powerful in presence.

Sterling .925 is hypoallergenic and durable for everyday wear. The mirror-polished finish reflects light with clean, modern brilliance. Without stones to distract, the protagonist here is pure form and the silverwork itself — a statement for those who understand that elegance doesn't always need gems.

Taxco has spent 500 years perfecting the silversmith's art. Cartoneado is a pre-Hispanic technique reinterpreted — ancient Aztec goldsmiths already worked volume in sheet metal; our Taxco artisans today are their direct heirs. The Arte Taxco story is rooted in that tradition, in every earring we craft.

Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your silver whenever you decide — no stones, up to 70%, no expiration ever.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado — rare artisanal technique
• ✦ Minimalist design, versatile for any occasion
• ✦ Stoneless earrings: conscious luxury
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% · Ships 2-3 days

Perfect for

• 🎁 Everyday: pairs with everything
• 💍 Lovers of geometry and minimalism
• 👤 Gift for the modern silver collector

Measurements & shipping

Sold as a pair. Exact dimensions: [VERIFY before purchase]. Total weight 12.18 g. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US. For precise measurements before deciding, write to 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 digital store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates volume by layering sheets of sterling silver; it's pre-Hispanic reinterpreted, lighter and more sculptural than solid casting.

Q: Can I wear these earrings every day?
A: Yes. Sterling .925 is durable. Just avoid perfumes, chlorine, and sleeping in them to extend their life.

Q: How does buyback work?
A: Present your earrings (or clear photos + certificate) and we'll pay up to 70% in Arte Taxco store credit, good on any piece, with no expiration date.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old earrings, heirlooms, or pieces that don't match your style — we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with clear photos and we'll tell you the value.

Minimalism in silver — once they're gone, they're gone.