Sterling Silver Fish Studs Cartoneado — Taxco

Two tiny silver fish dancing in your ear.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 Silver
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Geometric fish
• Measurements: 1 cm long each earring
• Closure: Stud backs
• Weight: 0.8 g per pair
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These miniature earrings capture the essence of cartoneado, a signature Taxco technique that creates 3D volume with sheets of silver—no filling, just precision. Each tiny fish has presence in its subtlety; the perfect scale for those who prefer whisper-soft jewelry with backbone.

Cartoneado is an art of precision: silver is cut, structured, and hand-soldered to form three-dimensional shape. The casting techniques mastered by Taxco's silversmiths today echo pre-Hispanic methods. These earrings are authentic sterling .925, handcrafted in workshops that have spent generations perfecting their art.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is that legacy made real: every piece, those workshops, that tradition. Miniature earrings are no minor accessory—they're proof that mastery lives in the details.

Buy risk-free. Your silver always holds value: Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver
• ✦ Cartoneado from Taxco: unique three-dimensional technique
• ✦ Featherweight: 1 cm each earring
• ✦ Perfect for everyday wear or layering with other studs
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Ideal for

• 🎁 Lovers of minimal jewelry with real craft
• 💍 A gift for geometric taste
• 👤 Everyday wear: comfortable and durable

Measurements & shipping

Each earring is 1 cm long—the size of a lentil, but complete. Sold as a pair. Sterling stud backs. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: allow ~1-2 additional weeks for crafting. Email hola@artetaxco.mx if you need expedited work.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A signature Taxco technique that creates 3D volume by hand-soldering sheets of silver together. It's not casting—it's pure structure, precision, and lightness.

Q: Aren't they too small?
A: They measure 1 cm long—about the size of a lentil. That's their magic: detail, presence, comfort all at once.

Q: Can I layer them with other earrings?
A: Absolutely. Stud backs let you stack them in one piercing or wear solo. Perfect for anyone who experiments with multiple piercings.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or from another brand—we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos for a no-commitment quote.

Taxco earrings, carved with the patience of true craft—when they're gone, they're gone.