Sterling Silver Repousse Earrings Prehispanic — Taxco .950

Ancient symbols, light on the ear, powerful in meaning.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: Prehispanic motif
• Length: 3 cm per pair
• Closure: Silver hook
• Weight: 2.89 g per pair
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Every hammer strike tells a story. These earrings emerge from the repoussé craft of Taxco: the artisan hammers from the reverse, relief by relief, until the Prehispanic symbol gains dimension. No two pairs are identical — each one is unique because the hammer blow is irreproducible. Sterling .950, purer than .925, offers a brighter, warmer tone, ideal for those seeking authentic silver purity.

The motif echoes the glyphs that ancient Mexicas carved into stone and silver. Today, in Taxco — where silversmithing is a 500-year tradition — that heritage lives in the hands of Taxco's silver artisans. Lightness and significance: 3 cm that fit perfectly on the earlobe, weightless, yet with all the presence an ancestral symbol deserves.

Your Lifetime Buyback Program covers these stone-free earrings: we buy them back at up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Buy risk-free.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver, purer than standard
• ✦ Hand-repoussé by Taxco artisans
• ✦ Prehispanic symbol — power and heritage
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for daily wear
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who honor Prehispanic heritage
• 💍 Gifts with cultural meaning
• 👤 Collectors of authentic Taxco

Measurements & Shipping

Length 3 cm per pair. Sterling .950 hook, comfortable for standard piercings. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different length or closure style? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx — we craft to order.

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 repoussé?
A: A Taxco technique where the artisan hammers from behind with punches, creating relief. Each strike is a decision, which is why no two pairs are identical.

Q: Will they hurt if I have sensitive earlobes?
A: They're very lightweight (2.89 g per pair) and .950 silver is hypoallergenic. If you're sensitive, try wearing them for short periods at first.

Q: What does the Prehispanic motif mean?
A: It's a glyph from Mexica cosmology — a symbol of power and connection to ancestral wisdom. We recommend researching its specific meaning to wear it with intention.

Have Old Silver You Don't Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or different styles — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you a free valuation.

Hand-repoussé Taxco earrings — once they're gone, they're gone.