Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Three-dimensional silver art at ear level — Taxco craftsmanship in miniature.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado
• Length: 1.5 cm (per earring)
• Weight: 2.7 g (pair)
• Closure: Post and butterfly
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Cartoneado is a technique few know outside Taxco — where master silversmiths create three-dimensional volume from folded and soldered silver sheet. These earrings prove it: compact, visually present, without the weight other sculptural pieces carry. The polished sphere in sterling .925 reflects light with minimalist calm — the earrings that work with everything, that never tire.

The cartoneado technique is heritage craftsmanship from Taxco. Each piece demands calculation and patience: fold, solder, polish without breaking the structure. Not machinery — artisanal decision. Your silver comes with certificate of authenticity and the .925 hallmark stamped as proof.

Taxco, Mexico: 500 years as the world's silver craftsmanship capital. The Arte Taxco story is the story of silversmith families whose reputation was built piece by piece. When you buy Taxco earrings, you're not buying trend — you're buying the continuity of a craft.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling silver .925 authentic with hallmark
• ✦ Cartoneado: three-dimensional Taxco technique
• ✦ Minimalist and versatile for everyday wear
• ✦ Lightweight, comfortable for all ears
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Ideal For

• 💍 Those seeking presence without weight
• 👤 Daily wear at work and casual
• 🎁 A lasting, versatile gift

Measurements and Shipping

1.5 cm length per earring — discreet size that won't pull, perfect under hair or in view. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom lengths available — email hola@artetaxco.mx for a quote.

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. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates three-dimensional volume by folding and soldering silver sheet. Each piece is assembled by hand — no two are exactly the same.

Q: Are they comfortable to wear?
A: Yes — each earring weighs 1.35 g. Standard hypoallergenic post and butterfly closure; ask about options if you have sensitivity.

Q: Are they worth it for daily wear?
A: Absolutely. Sterling .925 handles everyday wear if you store them properly. These earrings are lasting design, not seasonal trend.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

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

Taxco cartoneado: minimalist, authentic, yours for a lifetime.