{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-taxco-951","title":"Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolume and lightness: the Taxco technique that turns a sheet of silver into sculpture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver .925, hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado — 3D hollow form with faceted design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Faceted sphere, minimalist\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength per pair: 3.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.03 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish with faceted reliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling silver hook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo stones — pure silver elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \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; Authentic sterling silver .925, hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado: artisan 3D hollow-form technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lightweight yet striking — perfect proportion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Secure silver hook closure\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration, up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Everyday wear — they go with everything\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Anyone who values artisan craft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Meaningful gifts of pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We repurchase your earrings whenever you choose, 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: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is there no hallmark stamped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear these daily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or earrings you've outgrown — we buy them back with no questions asked. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxco earrings: when they sell out, they are gone. Wear the cartoneado on your face.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51925332295926,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000008976","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1792086780464-cw727_1.jpg?v=1792087061","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-taxco-951","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}