Prehispanic Repousse Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .925

Two civilizations in your ears — prehispanic art from Taxco in real silver.

Features

• Material: Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: Prehispanic — two distinct faces per earring
• Length: 3 cm per earring
• Weight: 2.11 g
• Closure: Silver wire hook
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each earring tells a different story: one side shows a prehispanic face with pronounced features; the other, a glyph or symbol from Aztec cosmology. Repousse — the technique where each hammer strike is irreversible — creates depth and movement that casting cannot achieve. The Taxco craftsman needs watchmaker precision: one hard strike too many ruins the piece. That's why each earring is unique, even within the same pair.

Sterling .925 with its hallmark stamped in, the proof that weight and purity are real. Repousse is the technique that breathes life into metal — no machine does this. When you hold these earrings to the light, you see how light bounces off the reliefs. That's craftsmanship.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is born from that tradition: authentic silver, time-honored techniques, and respect for those who master them. These earrings are a reminder that jewelry doesn't need to come from a machine to be beautiful — it needs to come from hands.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-repousse — every strike counts
• ✦ Prehispanic motifs on two faces
• ✦ Handcrafted to order in Taxco
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of prehispanic art
• 💍 The friend with impeccable taste
• 👤 Everyday wear with history

Sizing & Shipping

Length: 3 cm per earring (from hook to lowest point). Pair. Silver wire closure. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom made in ~2 weeks: email hola@artetaxco.mx.

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. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked

Q: What is repousse?
A: An ancient technique where the craftsman hammers from the back with punches to create relief on the front. Every strike is final — there's no going back. That's why it demands mastery.

Q: Can I order them custom?
A: Yes. These are made to order — email us at hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea and budget.

Q: How much do they weigh?
A: 2.11 g the pair. Real silver, not hollow.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited earrings, or broken pieces — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you what it's worth.

Prehispanic craftsmanship earrings — when history becomes jewelry.