{"product_id":"aretes-campana-de-plata-950-cartoneado-taxco","title":"Sterling Bell Earrings .950 Silver Cartoneado — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bell of Taxco: volume and resonance in pure silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado — 3D volume\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Bell shape with embossed detail and polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.34 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Post and butterfly backing (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: [VERIFY]\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNote: Custom sizing available\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70% — no expiration, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 silver — highest purity precious metal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado: rare artisan technique, 3D volume\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Polished finish that reflects light and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pair at 9.34 g — presence without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who love real artisan craft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts that carry 500 years of silvercraft history\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco platería\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair 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, \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003eemail us at hola@artetaxco.mx\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 earrings whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70% — no expiration, no terms. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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 folds and solders silver sheet to create 3D volume. It is not casting or repoussé — it is pure precision. Each piece takes several hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why are they so heavy for earrings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I have the earrings made smaller or different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. SKU 009053 is made to order. Contact us at hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited, or pieces you've simply outgrown — we buy it back, no questions. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxco cartoneado — hand-crafted, impossible to duplicate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":52054249930998,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000009053","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1793140444710-cojt9_1.jpg?v=1793140909","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-campana-de-plata-950-cartoneado-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}