Sterling Bell Earrings .950 Silver Cartoneado — Taxco

The bell of Taxco: volume and resonance in pure silver.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado — 3D volume
• Design: Bell shape with embossed detail and polished finish
• Weight: 9.34 g (pair)
• Closure: Post and butterfly backing (included)
• Dimensions: [VERIFY]
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Note: Custom sizing available

These earrings capture the essence of cartoneado, a technique rarely known outside Taxco yet defining the silver craft heritage of Guerrero. Cartoneado creates three-dimensional volume by hand-shaping and soldering silver sheet: the artisan cuts, folds, and joins each piece by hand, making the bell both lightweight and bold in presence. Not casting, not repoussé — it is precision and patience in every fold.

.950 silver is the highest purity in jewelry-grade silverwork: it contains minimal alloys, which is why it shines so white and is so demanding to work. Each bell carries the .950 hallmark, certificate of authenticity that confirms what you hold: genuine Taxco silver. The polished finish brings out every line, every reflection of light passing through the form.

Taxco has been the world capital of silvercraft for 500 years — since Spanish conquistadors discovered silver veins in the Guerrero sierra. Five centuries of inherited craft, of techniques passed down workshop to workshop. Cartoneado survives because each bell is unique: no mold can duplicate it exactly. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that continuity.

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70% — no expiration, Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 silver — highest purity precious metal
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: rare artisan technique, 3D volume
• ✦ Polished finish that reflects light and movement
• ✦ Pair at 9.34 g — presence without heaviness
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Ideal For

• 🎁 Those who love real artisan craft
• 💍 Gifts that carry 500 years of silvercraft history
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco platería

Measurements & Shipping

Pair dimensions: [VERIFY from photos]. Each earring measures approximately 2.5 cm long (bell upper section + post). Ships 2-3 business days. For custom sizing or variations, email us at hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70% — no expiration, no terms. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that folds and solders silver sheet to create 3D volume. It is not casting or repoussé — it is pure precision. Each piece takes several hours.

Q: Why are they so heavy for earrings?
A: .950 silver is very dense, and cartoneado creates real volume (not hollow). The pair weighs 9.34 g, which is substantial but comfortable in pierced ears. If weight is a concern, ask before you buy.

Q: Can I have the earrings made smaller or different?
A: Yes. SKU 009053 is made to order. Contact us at hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea and budget.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited, or pieces you've simply outgrown — we buy it back, no questions. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you in minutes.

Taxco cartoneado — hand-crafted, impossible to duplicate.