{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-taxco-947","title":"Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe craft of Taxco silver in your ears — each arc is 3D volume, zero weight.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 silver, hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Minimalist arch, pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.5 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Simple post\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall but solid. These earrings play with negative space: a cartoneado arc that creates volume without weight. Cartoneado is a Taxco specialty — silver sheet folded and hand-soldered to build 3D forms that look more complex than they are. Result: a pair that fits any ear, looks good any hour, and lasts a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .925 silver, stamped with Taxco authenticity. No stones on these — the beauty is in the shape and the craftsmanship. Cartoneado is a foundational technique where each piece is built in layers of soldered silver — not a machine casting, but hand construction. That's why each pair can have its own character: tiny variations that prove they were made, not manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco: five centuries as the world's capital of artisanal silver. Cartoneado is one of those techniques that almost disappeared — few young people learn the craft today — but at Arte Taxco it still lives. When you wear these earrings, you carry a piece of that tradition in your ear. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of Taxco itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the best part: buy risk-free. If in a year, five, or ten you decide they're not for you, we buy them back in store credit, up to 70%. Your silver always has value. \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; Sterling .925 silver, hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado: a disappearing craft technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Minimalist and versatile — day, night, any outfit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lightweight: barely felt in the ear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback no expiration, up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Minimalism lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Everyday wear, no strings attached\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Pieces that speak quietly\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength per pair: 1 cm. Simple post, comfortable for most. Ships 2-3 business days throughout Mexico. Need a custom fit? Write to \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 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\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is cartoneado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Taxco technique where silver sheet is folded and soldered in layers to create 3D volume. Each piece is built by hand, not cast by machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they hypoallergenic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Pure .925 silver, no nickel or additives — perfect for sensitive piercings. If you have a specific allergy, email us before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How are these different from other minimalist earrings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Cartoneado has visual weight and real volume — looks better from every angle. Plus, you're paying for the craft: each pair carries hours of artisan work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave old silver you don't wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInheritance, a gift from years ago, or your style just changed — we buy your old silver. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarrings that weigh nothing but carry 500 years of craft — in 1 centimeter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51759316697334,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007082","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790615682703-j2h0p_1.jpg?v=1790616096","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-taxco-947","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}