Sterling Silver Cactus Earrings with Turquoise — Taxco .925

The spirit of Taxco's desert, in your ears.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Blue turquoise
• Design: Prehispanic cactus motif
• Measurements: 4.9 cm long × 2.4 cm wide (the pair)
• Weight: 13.62 g (both earrings)
• Closure: Sterling .925 fishhook
• Finish: Polished and hand-set
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings celebrate the symbol of the Mexican desert — the cactus that thrives where others cannot. Each piece holds blue turquoise hand-set in sterling .925 silver, with a finish that shows both the craft of the metal and the raw beauty of the stone. The ethnic motif echoes prehispanic imagery, honoring the roots of Taxco's silver tradition.

Stone inlay is precision work: each turquoise is placed and fixed by hand, without industrial press. This is why no two pairs are identical — each setting carries the mark of the Taxco artisan who created it. Sterling .925 with its hallmark is a guarantee of authenticity and lasting wear.

Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. Here in Guerrero, the craft of inlay and stone-setting passes hand to hand, generation to generation — techniques taught in workshops, not factories, where each hammer strike is a conscious choice. The Arte Taxco story begins where machines end: in the silversmith's hands.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide you're done wearing them, we buy them back in store credit, up to 35%, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-set turquoise inlay — each pair one-of-a-kind
• ✦ Prehispanic ethnic design from Taxco
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% — no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of ethnic jewelry with deep history
• 💍 Meaningful gift for the adventurous woman
• 👤 Daily wear — casual or formal looks

Measurements & Shipping

4.9 cm long × 2.4 cm wide (the pair). The earrings hang elegantly without overwhelming. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom made available: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase the earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration date. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is stone inlay?
A: A technique where turquoise is placed and hand-fixed into the metal, piece by piece. This is skilled jewelsmith work — no two pairs are ever identical.

Q: Is the turquoise natural?
A: It is presented as turquoise. If you have questions about origin or treatment, write us before purchasing at hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: Are they comfortable for everyday wear?
A: Yes. Total weight is 13.62 g (6.81 g each), and the silver fishhooks are hypoallergenic. Many of our customers wear them daily.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, damaged earrings, heirlooms — we buy them back. Write hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and measurements.

Artisan stone-inlay earrings — when the materials run out, so do we. Taxco doesn't manufacture. It creates.