Cat's Eye Silver Earrings Brown — Taxco .950

The magic of chatoyancy: a line of light that dances with every turn of your head.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set gemstone
• Stone: Cat's Eye brown
• Measurements: 2.1 cm long × 1 cm wide (the pair)
• Weight: 3.41 g (the pair)
• Closure: Post with butterfly back
• Style: Stone earrings, handmade
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture one of nature's most mesmerizing mineral phenomena: Cat's Eye. Its deep brown color generates a unique optical effect — a luminous line that shifts gently as you change the viewing angle, as if the stone blinks. Pure optical theater, no tricks: the ray of light reflects through the stone's fibrous crystalline structure, a phenomenon gemologists call chatoyancy.

The sterling .950 silver holding these stones comes from Taxco, complete with its hallmark certifying authenticity. The setting is entirely handmade — each Cat's Eye was positioned, measured, and fixed by an artisan's hand, without press or machine. These are light earrings (3.41 g the pair), yet they carry hours of precision in their construction.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silvercraft. These earrings are part of that unbroken tradition — the story of Arte Taxco began with pieces exactly like these, where stone and silver speak to each other. The Cat's Eye is your silent companion, a reminder that true beauty lies not in size, but in effect.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver with verified hallmark
• ✦ Brown Cat's Eye with natural chatoyancy
• ✦ Hand-set — artisan precision
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable (3.41 g the pair)
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Everyday versatility — casual to office
• 💍 Anyone drawn to stones with personality
• 👤 Gifts that spark conversation: "What is that shimmer?"

Sizing & Shipping

Each earring measures 2.1 cm long and 1 cm wide. Post earrings with butterfly back closure, ideal for daily wear. Shipped as a ready-to-wear pair. Standard shipping 2-3 business days within Mexico; 5-7 days to the US.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly is Cat's Eye?
A: A stone with fibrous crystalline structure that produces chatoyancy — a line of light that shifts as you change the viewing angle. It's not synthetic; it's a natural stone with a real optical effect.

Q: Is the color always brown?
A: These specific earrings are deep brown with golden flashes. Natural tone varies slightly between stones, making each pair unique.

Q: Will they last? Can the stone scratch?
A: Cat's Eye is durable for everyday wear. Avoid direct impacts and store in a case when not in use. Like any stone, it can scratch if rubbed against abrasive surfaces.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, broken, or inherited earrings — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll offer store credit instantly.

Handmade earrings from Taxco — shop knowing your silver always holds value.