Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Volume and lightness: the Taxco technique that turns a sheet of silver into sculpture.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .925, hypoallergenic
• Technique: Cartoneado — 3D hollow form with faceted design
• Design: Faceted sphere, minimalist
• Length per pair: 3.1 cm
• Weight: 9.03 g
• Finish: Mirror polish with faceted reliefs
• Closure: Sterling silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• No stones — pure silver elegance

These earrings are born from cartoneado, a technique little known outside Guerrero. Two sheets of sterling silver are molded and soldered together, creating a hollow sphere with facets that dance with light. This is not casting — it is silver architecture, where every reflection is intentional. The result is a piece that feels light but looks solid, shimmers without shouting, graces your face without competing. Earrings for those who understand that elegance needs no stones: pure silver is enough.

In Taxco, cartoneado carries 500 years of heritage. Silversmiths learned to shape sheet silver the way potters work clay — bending, hammering, soldering by hand. The technique demands precision: one wrong move and the piece fractures. Every earring is therefore unique; the hand that made it cannot be automated. You wear the craft of an entire region.

This sterling silver .925 was worked in Taxco. While these earrings do not carry a hallmark stamp, the material is authentic and the technique is pure Taxco. Your silver always has value: when you decide not to wear them, we buy them back. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: artisan 3D hollow-form technique
• ✦ Lightweight yet striking — perfect proportion
• ✦ Secure silver hook closure
• ✦ Buyback without expiration, up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Everyday wear — they go with everything
• 💍 Anyone who values artisan craft
• 👤 Meaningful gifts of pure silver

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 3.1 cm measured from hook. Weight per pair: 9.03 g. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco. These are in stock for immediate shipment; we also accept custom orders with ~2 weeks production time.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: An ancient Taxco technique that molds sheets of silver into 3D hollow forms, soldered by hand. It is more labor-intensive than casting because each pair requires multiple steps of bending and soldering.

Q: Why is there no hallmark stamped?
A: The silver is genuine .925 sterling, but these earrings were crafted in workshops that operate under a different certification system. The purity is identical — you can trust this is authentic Taxco silver.

Q: Can I wear these daily?
A: Yes. Sterling .925 is durable for everyday wear. Just avoid chlorine (pools) and store them dry. The cartoneado form is delicate — do not bend or press them.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or earrings you've outgrown — we buy them back with no questions asked. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you on the spot.

Taxco earrings: when they sell out, they are gone. Wear the cartoneado on your face.