Sterling Silver Repousse Prehispanic Glyph Earrings — Taxco .925

The language of ancient Mesoamerica, worn in sterling silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repoussé
• Design: Prehispanic glyph in relief
• Weight: 5.95 g (pair)
• Closure: Post backs
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Every glyph is a punch strike, every strike is a decision by the artisan's hand. Repoussé cannot produce identical twins: the relief shifts subtly from earring to earring, as if each holds a different prehispanic secret. The circular motif with its ancestral face gains depth and movement in light. Solid sterling .925, weighted and substantial, stamped with the hallmark that proves its authenticity.

Repoussé is one of Taxco's oldest techniques, passed down from colonial silversmiths who learned from prehispanic goldsmiths centuries ago. Every visible strike on the surface is precision of craft: one mistake and you begin again. The artisanal work of Taxco lives on in pieces like these, where a machine cannot replicate the sensitivity of a trained hand.

Taxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Here, pieces are born that honor both the present and the memory of civilizations that carved glyphs in stone centuries ago. Discover the Arte Taxco story and why every earring is a bridge between eras.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with guaranteed hallmark
• ✦ Hand-repoussé, ancestral technique
• ✦ Unique prehispanic design in every pair
• ✦ Weight and substance you can feel
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect for

• 🎁 Those who love prehispanic history
• 💍 Gifts with cultural meaning
• 👤 Lovers of fine craft and artistry

Measurements & Shipping

Earrings are sold as a pair. Contact us for exact dimensions at hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships 2-3 business days. This is a made-to-order piece: if you want adjustments or variations, write to us.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is repoussé?
A: A Taxco technique that raises silver with hand-held punches from the back. Because each strike is manual, every pair varies. No two are identical.

Q: Are they comfortable for daily wear?
A: Yes. The weight of sterling .925 is considerable but wearable. If you prefer something lighter, let us know.

Q: Can I order these made-to-order?
A: Yes. This is a bespoke piece. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with your size preferences or design requests.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, broken earrings, or inherited pieces — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and your original receipt if you have one.

A glyph in silver that speaks without words — the prehispanic heritage of Taxco in your ears.