Sterling Silver Dolphin Earrings Cartoneado — Taxco .925

Two tiny silver dolphins that swim with you every day.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado
• Design: Minimalist Dolphins
• Size: 1 cm long (the pair)
• Weight: 0.5 g
• Closure: Post and butterfly
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Tiny but full of life: these dolphin earrings capture the grace of the sea mammal in pure Taxco silver. Each piece measures just 1 cm long — enough to shimmer discreetly in your ear without competing with your face. The cartoneado technique, a hallmark of Taxco's silversmithing tradition, creates 3D volume from thin sheet metal: it's craftsmanship in miniature, a solution of jewelry-making that few workshops master.

Authentic .925 sterling silver certified with hallmark. Cartoneado is an inherited technique passed down through generations of Taxco silversmiths — not mass-cast, but hand-constructed where each dolphin is formed and fitted individually. That's why the finish is unique: polished, bright, with character.

Taxco has been the world's center of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The earrings you hold connect to that tradition: pure design, honest execution, silver that lasts. The Arte Taxco story is the story of these hands and this calling.

Wear them daily — they're lightweight (0.5 g the pair) and pure versatility. Buy risk-free: if you ever decide you don't wear them, we buy back your pair up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Cartoneado: artisanal Taxco technique
• ✦ Minimalist and versatile for any day
• ✦ Ultralight: 0.5 g the pair
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Anyone who loves the underwater world
• 👤 Everyday subtle luxury
• 🎁 Small gifts with big meaning

Measurements and Shipping

Length: 1 cm (the pair). Post and butterfly closure. These earrings are petite — perfect if you prefer discrete jewelry that doesn't weigh you down. Ships in presentation case. 2-3 business days to Mexico and USA.

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 Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume from sheet silver — it's like metal origami, where each piece is assembled and polished by hand.

Q: Are the earrings very small?
A: They measure 1 cm long — designed for those who love discrete but meaningful jewelry. They're subtle, not invisible.

Q: Can I wear them daily?
A: Yes. .925 silver is durable and these are ultralight. Just avoid chlorine and direct perfume, and store in a dry case.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, unmatched earrings, heirlooms — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Cartoneado dolphin earrings from Taxco — minimalism in pure silver.