Sterling Silver Butterfly Earrings Cartoneado — Taxco .925

The grace of the butterfly, captured in Taxco silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Butterfly with textured wings
• Weight: 2.1 g per pair
• Closure: Secure push backs
• Finish: Polished and patinated
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the natural grace of the butterfly in an exclusive Taxco technique: cartoneado. Through sterling silver sheet worked in 3D volume, each wing gains depth and movement, as if about to take flight. The textured detail and careful polish reflect light with subtlety, creating an effect of lightness that belies the real weight.

Authentic sterling .925 with its guaranteed hallmark is the foundation of every Arte Taxco piece. Cartoneado is an ancient Taxco silversmithing technique, little known outside Guerrero: it creates volume without sacrificing lightness, ideal for earrings worn for hours without tiring the lobe. Each piece is assembled and finished by hand, meaning small variations in finish are part of its authenticity.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver work. Every dije, every ring, every necklace that leaves this town carries that tradition: it is not merely jewelry, it is a connection to generations of artisans who master techniques that machines cannot replicate. When you buy with Arte Taxco, you invest in a living craft.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: unique volume technique
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Butterfly design with textured wings
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Everyday wear with natural style
• 💍 Those who love nature and craft
• 👤 Gift for the woman who lives in motion

Measurements & Shipping

Butterfly earrings, pair. Total weight 2.1 g. Secure push-back closure. Ships in 2-3 business days. For exact measurements or adjustments, contact 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 Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that works sterling sheet in 3D volume, creating depth and movement without weight. Each earring is assembled and finished by hand.

Q: Are they comfortable to wear all day?
A: Yes. They weigh only 2.1 g per pair and the push-back closure is secure, designed for extended wear without lobe fatigue.

Q: How do I verify they are authentic sterling silver?
A: They arrive with a certificate of authenticity and carry the .925 hallmark stamped. If you have questions, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, inherited necklaces, rings you don't wear — we buy it all back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll offer you a fair price in store credit.

Unique cartoneado butterfly earrings — when they're gone, they're gone.