{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cactus-cartoneado-taxco-925","title":"Silver Cactus Stud Earrings Cartoneado — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe desert of Taxco on your ears: cactus in minimal sterling silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Cactus in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 1 cm long (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.3 g total\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Silver posts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiny but mighty. These cactus earrings capture the geometry of the desert in 3D volume: a Taxco technique rarely seen outside Guerrero, where thin silver sheet is formed and soldered to create depth without heavy casting. Nearly weightless — you'll forget you're wearing them — yet unmistakably authentic sterling. Perfect for lovers of subtle details that announce the craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .925 silver with authentic hallmark. Cartoneado is an ancient Taxco technique: the artisan forms volume from thin sheet, soldering each piece with precision. Not cast: constructed. Every cactus is a small exercise in patience and skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world's sterling silver capital. When you buy cartoneado studs from Taxco, you buy five centuries of mastery. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe story of Arte Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that inheritance, now in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. Your silver never loses value. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eDiscover the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e: we buy back these earrings whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, with no expiration.\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: 3D volume without heavy casting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Minimal and ultra-lightweight (0.3 g total)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Iconic desert cactus design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Lovers of conceptual jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful handmade gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Effortless everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength 1 cm (pair). Ultra-lightweight: 0.3 g total weight. Sterling silver posts. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: check availability at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@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, up to 70% in store credit, with no expiration. \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 where thin silver sheet is formed into volume and hand-soldered. Not cast: hand-constructed, and can take hours per pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they too delicate? Will they break easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: They're ultra-lightweight but made of authentic sterling .925 and soldered. The lightness is an advantage: you'll wear them without noticing their weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear them every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Avoid pressing hard on the cartoneado shape and store them dry. Treat the relief as you would an antique book: with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You're Not Wearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver or earrings you've outgrown — we buy them back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartoneado studs: when they sell out, the technique doesn't always return the same way. Each pair is a small work of art.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51744648167670,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007001","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790353686551-m64kx_1.jpg?v=1790354015","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cactus-cartoneado-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}