Prehispanic Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Prehispanic geometry in your ears — Taxco's tradition in its most delicate form.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado — 3D volume in sheet silver
• Design: Prehispanic minimalist
• Measurements: 1.1 cm long per pair
• Weight: 0.8 g the pair
• Closure: Post and friction back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings are born from a technique rarely known outside Guerrero: Taxco's cartoneado. Silver sheets are folded and soldered in layers to create volume without weight, giving presence to a tiny piece. The result is a pair that floats in your ear, almost imperceptible, but unmistakable when light touches it — geometry we recognize from Prehispanic codices, now in authentic silver. Perfect for everyday wear, they adapt to any ear without pulling. That lightness is true luxury.

Sterling .925 with certificate of authenticity. The .925 hallmark stamped on each earring guarantees that what you're buying is pure silver, not alloy or plating. The cartoneado technique is inherited from Taxco's silversmithing craft: each fold is a choice, each solder requires watchmaker's precision.

Taxco, the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing for over 500 years, is the origin of every Arte Taxco piece. The Arte Taxco story begins with that commitment: authentic silver, made in Taxco, so every piece is an act of conscience. These earrings are a silent reminder of that tradition.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado — handmade 3D volume technique
• ✦ Ultralight, comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Unique prehispanic design
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lightweight everyday wear
• 💍 Those who love ethnic design
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco craftsmanship

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 1.1 cm. Post and friction back closure, fits any standard pierced ear. Weighs just 0.8 g — imperceptible in the ear. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco.

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 cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume by folding and soldering thin silver sheets. It requires skill and patience — no two pairs are identical.

Q: Can I wear them daily?
A: Yes, they are sturdy despite their lightness. Sterling .925 holds up to frequent wear; just protect them from perfumes and chlorine.

Q: Do they arrive as a pair?
A: Yes, they are two earrings with closure backs. The weight is 0.8 g for both.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Cartoneado earrings — when they're gone, they're gone.