Black Onyx Sterling Silver Stud Earrings — Taxco .950

Quiet elegance: pure silver and black onyx in earrings built for every day.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Natural black onyx
• Measurements: 1.5 cm long (the pair)
• Weight: 1 g
• Closure: Secure stud posts
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Sometimes beauty whispers. These .950 silver studs hold polished black onyx, set by hand in Taxco — the precision of an artisan who knows their craft down to the micron. They're small as a lentil, the kind of earrings that slip into work, into morning routine, into night without asking for attention. Sterling .950 is purer than .925 — a mark of respect for both the wearer and the maker's hands.

Black onyx carries power in the prehispanic traditions of Mexico. Each stone is set individually, without machines — only the hands of someone who stops to make sure it's held right. The lost-wax casting technique that shapes these posts begins as an idea: the earring exists first as a dream in wax, then becomes silver. Once the metal cools, the artisan arrives with the stone, looks at it, positions it, secures it. Details no one sees but everyone feels.

Taxco doesn't manufacture jewelry. Taxco breathes it into being. For 500 years — since silver arrived in the mountains of Guerrero — silversmiths have refined the gesture, the touch. The story of Arte Taxco is the story of a craft that nearly vanished and remains alive because someone decided it should. These earrings inherit that lineage.

Buy risk-free: the Lifetime Buyback Program ensures your silver always holds value. If you ever choose to let these go, Arte Taxco buys them back — up to 35% in store credit, forever. Your investment in beauty never depreciates.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver — purer than .925, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Natural black onyx hand-set by Taxco artisans
• ✦ Minimal everyday wear
• ✦ Made to order in Taxco
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Minimalist jewelry lovers
• 👤 Daily wear that feels intentional
• 🎁 Meaningful gifts for the thoughtful

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 1.5 cm (the pair, secure stud posts). Weight: 1 g. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order — for exact turnaround, write hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you're ready, in store credit with no expiration — up to 35% of value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the onyx natural?
A: Yes, natural polished onyx, hand-set. If you have questions about stone sourcing, reach out before purchase.

Q: How is the stone set?
A: A Taxco artisan positions and secures it by hand — no press, no machinery. Each stone is placed exactly where it belongs.

Q: Can these be custom-made?
A: Yes, made to order. Message hola@artetaxco.mx with what you're looking for and we'll give you an exact timeline.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, broken earrings, inherited rings — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Earrings that whisper, never shout — because real elegance is always quiet.