{"product_id":"aretes-plata-sol-de-taxco-cartoneado-925","title":"Sterling Silver Sun Earrings Taxco Cartoneado — .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sun in your ear: Taxco energy in every movement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado (3D volume)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Radial sun, polished and bright\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.78 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Secure pressure back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings capture the essence of the Taxco sun — that unmistakable brightness that has illuminated 500 years of silversmithing in the city. Cartoneado, a technique rarely known outside Guerrero, creates volume and presence without weight. Two polished hemispheres form a sphere, engraved with rays that echo solar energy. Small in your palm, but striking when worn: geometric, modern, rooted in traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark stamped on the reverse. Cartoneado is Taxco technique: silver sheet hand-hammered from the back to create the 3D relief only a craftsman's hand can master. Each pair takes hours — no two are exactly alike. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eThe silversmithing craft of Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e endures because it keeps innovating in methods no machine can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver since 1534. When you wear a pair made there, you carry five centuries of mastery in your ear. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is born from that legacy — each piece we make is a declaration that real silver still lives in Guerrero, in hands that know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo stones, no complications — just pure silver and form. Buy risk-free: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ethe Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pair whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration\u003c\/a\u003e. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado: artisanal 3D technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sun design: symbol of energy and renewal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Complete pair with secure pressure back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gift for someone who loves handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Minimalist everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Taxco silver collector\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair. Pressure back closure. Approachable size: about the size of a lentil. Ships in 2-3 business days. Custom sizing available: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ewrite us for a quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 70% in digital wallet, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is cartoneado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume by hand-hammering silver sheet from the back. Each pair is unique — no machine can replicate the hand's touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The pair weighs 1.78 g — barely noticeable on your ear, but visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I have them custom-made in a different size or finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your idea and we'll quote you and give a timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll give you an instant value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry the Taxco sun with you. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":52054128722166,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000009049","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1793136415536-dpcgz_1.jpg?v=1793136946","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-plata-sol-de-taxco-cartoneado-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}