Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Volume and lightness in every ear — Taxco cartoneado made law.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .925, hypoallergenic
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume in sheet)
• Design: Spherical polished, minimalist
• Measurements: 1.7 cm long (pair)
• Weight: 2.9 g per pair
• Closure: Sterling silver post and butterfly
• Finish: High polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings prove that elegance doesn't need complexity. Their spherical form, created with cartoneado — a Taxco specialty rarely known outside Guerrero — holds volume with minimal weight. Wear them all day without discomfort, and each movement makes them shine like new silver.

Sterling .925 is hypoallergenic and kind to sensitive skin. Cartoneado is a craft technique demanding precision: silver sheet is formed, filled with air, and soldered by hand. It's not casting or industrial pressing — it's the work of skilled hands who understand how to make silver light without losing its presence.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Every technique born there — filigree, repoussé, cartoneado — results from centuries refining the craft. The Arte Taxco story is part of that heritage, and with every piece you wear, you carry Taxco with you.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program buys back your earrings whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70%, with no expiration or time limit.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .925 authentic, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: rare artisanal technique
• ✦ Ultralight: 2.9 g per pair
• ✦ Minimalist: fits any look
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% · No expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Anyone who loves weightless silver
• 👤 Minimalist gifts with meaning
• 🎁 Daily wear: comfortable, fresh, always bright

Measurements & Shipping

1.7 cm long (each earring). Ships 2-3 business days. These earrings ship ready to wear — no adjustment needed. If you want a different length, write to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make them custom (~2 weeks).

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that forms volume with silver sheet, creating lightweight and shiny pieces. It's rarely known outside Guerrero, but it's centuries-old craft.

Q: Are they safe for fresh piercings?
A: Sterling .925 is hypoallergenic. If your piercing is very new (less than 6 weeks), check with your piercer first. We recommend waiting until it's healed.

Q: Can I get custom-sized earrings?
A: Yes. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos or description, and we'll quote you in ~2 weeks.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, inherited pieces, or broken silver — silver you don't carry anymore. We buy it back in store credit, no quantity limits. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make you an offer.

Cartoneado earrings — design that sounds like Taxco, weight you won't feel.