{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cactus-con-turquesa-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Cactus Earrings with Turquoise — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe spirit of Taxco's desert, in your ears.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic cactus motif\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 4.9 cm long × 2.4 cm wide (the pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13.62 g (both earrings)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling .925 fishhook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished and hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e begins where machines end: in the silversmith's hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide you're done wearing them, we buy them back in store credit, up to 35%, 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\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set turquoise inlay — each pair one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic ethnic design from Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35% — no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Lovers of ethnic jewelry with deep history\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful gift for the adventurous woman\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Daily wear — casual or formal looks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.9 cm long × 2.4 cm wide (the pair). The earrings hang elegantly without overwhelming. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom made available: \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 repurchase the earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration date. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is stone inlay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the turquoise natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is presented as turquoise. If you have questions about origin or treatment, write us before purchasing at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they comfortable for everyday wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Total weight is 13.62 g (6.81 g each), and the silver fishhooks are hypoallergenic. Many of our customers wear them daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, damaged earrings, heirlooms — we buy them back. Write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan stone-inlay earrings — when the materials run out, so do we. Taxco doesn't manufacture. It creates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51796147306742,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007419","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1791326304599-xdnrg_1.jpg?v=1791326745","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cactus-con-turquesa-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}