Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Cartoneado — Taxco .925

The sacred geometry of a silver cross, crafted with Taxco's ancestral technique.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with Quinto hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume using thin silver plate)
• Design: Classic cross with harmonic proportions
• Size: 4 cm long
• Weight: 12.6 g
• Stones: None (pure form)
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A 4 cm silver cross that fits in the palm — the perfect size to wear close to your heart. Cartoneado is a little-known technique outside Guerrero: silver is worked as thin plate and given three-dimensional volume from the back through controlled hammering, creating a solid yet lightweight piece. The result is a pendant that shines with purity, uncluttered by stones. Each cross leaves the Taxco workshop ready to accompany your faith or spiritual intention.

Sterling .925 silver with Quinto hallmark guarantees authenticity — you can verify the stamps on the piece itself. Cartoneado is a precision craft: Taxco artisans have mastered it for generations, transforming flat sheet into volume through careful hammer work. This piece is accessible because the technique is efficient, but no less valuable than a cast piece: it is Arte Taxco, born from the silversmith craft that spans 500 years of tradition.

Taxco is the world capital of handcrafted silver. Since the 16th century, the silversmiths of this city have passed down the knowledge of working silver with hands and simple tools, turning it into pieces of meaning. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that craft: honesty, precision, and respect for the material.

Buy risk-free. If ever you wish to part with this cross, we buy back your silver up to 70% in store credit, with no expiration. Your investment in silver always holds value. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: rare ancestral technique
• ✦ Religious or spiritual design, versatile
• ✦ Pendant only — choose your own chain
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect for

• 💍 Spiritual gifts with meaning
• 👤 Those seeking faith connection
• 🎁 Daily or ceremonial wear

Size and shipping

The pendant measures 4 cm long. Pendant only; chain sold separately. You can choose a chain to match your style from our store. Ships 2-3 business days. For a different size, email hola@artetaxco.mx — we create custom pendants in ~2 weeks.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your silver always has value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your cross whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. It's our commitment: authentic silver never loses value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The pendant only (4 cm) is sold separately. You can purchase a chain from us or use one you already own.

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume using thin silver plate and controlled hammering. It's less fragile than filigree and lighter than casting.

Q: Can I request a different size?
A: Yes. Contact us at hola@artetaxco.mx with your desired size — we create custom pendants.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old, inherited, or unused silver pendants — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and your certificate number.

A silver cross born from Taxco's silversmith craft — when the cartoneado runs out, the piece is gone.