Sterling Silver Shell Earrings Hand-Repousse — Taxco .925

The delicacy of the sea captured in Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: Shell motif in relief
• Weight: 7.83 g for the pair
• Length: 3.1 cm
• Closure: Silver ear wire
• Finish: Polished
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each earring is a miniature of craftsmanship. Repoussé — a pre-Hispanic technique that Taxco has mastered for five centuries — comes alive in the relief of this shell. Every line is the result of precise hammer taps from the back, struck with patience. No two pairs are identical: the artisan's hand decides where each blow lands. At just over 3 centimeters, they command attention without excess — a design that invites the eye without overwhelming.

Authentic sterling silver .925 with its hallmark of authenticity. Repoussé demands hours per pair — each curve of relief must align, each proportion must answer to the hand. It is work that no machine can replicate: the slight variation, the gesture inherent to the craft, is precisely what makes them unique. This is how they are made in Taxco since the Colonial era.

Taxco has spent 500 years as the world capital of artisanal silver. Those five centuries of silversmithing are not history — they are the hands that today repoussé, cast, and set stones. Every piece of Arte Taxco inherits that tradition, not as nostalgia but as living craft. When you buy hand-repousse earrings, you buy five generations of experience concentrated in 3 centimeters of relief.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-repousse — ancient Taxco technique
• ✦ Natural design: shell motif in relief
• ✦ Balanced weight, 3.1 cm length — comfortable all day
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who seek jewelry with history and craft
• 💍 A unique gift for a friend or loved one
• 👤 Daily wear with ocean-inspired character

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 3.1 cm. Ear wire closure (no chain). Ships 2-3 business days to anywhere in Mexico and the United States.

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 or hidden process. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is repoussé?
A: An ancient relief technique where the silversmith hammers the metal from the back with chasing tools, creating dimension from within. Each pair takes hours and cannot be replicated by machine.

Q: How much do they weigh?
A: 7.83 grams for the complete pair. They are comfortable to wear all day without fatigue.

Q: What is the hallmark?
A: It is the authenticity seal of .925 silver — a guarantee mark that certifies the purity of the silver.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or ones you simply decided to change — we buy them back with no questions asked. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of your pair.

Unique hand-repousse earrings — once they're gone, they're gone.