Sterling Silver Carved Prehispanic Earrings — Taxco .925

Prehispanic geometry in hand-carved Taxco silverwork — every cut tells a story.

Features

• Material: Authentic sterling .925 silver with Hallmark
• Technique: Pierced carving (hand-cut with jeweler's saw)
• Design: Prehispanic double-contour motif
• Length: 5.5 cm per earring
• Total weight of pair: 13.67 g
• Closure: Sterling silver hooks
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings are a statement in extreme precision. Pierced carving demands absolute patience: the silversmith marks each line into the silver sheet, then cuts with a jeweler's saw, one stroke at a time — no machines to rush the work. A trembling hand or one moment of distraction ruins the piece. Only when the final cut is perfect does the earring exist. The result: pure prehispanic geometry, with weight you feel in your hand — 13.67 grams of solid silver, not a hollow ornament.

The .925 silver is authentic, stamped with the official Taxco hallmark. No stones, only the purity of the metal and the precision of the cut. This is what you're buying: five centuries of silversmith tradition, condensed into earrings that shine every time you wear them. Each pair comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Taxco is the world capital of artisan silverwork. Five hundred years ago it began as a mining town, and silversmiths inherited that obsession with precision and detail. Today, the Arte Taxco story continues that legacy: genuine silver, techniques at risk of extinction, and a community that understands each piece must last generations. These earrings are made to be handed down.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide not to wear them, we buy back your silver in store credit, up to 70%, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program — your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver with official Hallmark
• ✦ Pierced carving technique: hand-cut with jeweler's saw
• ✦ Prehispanic double-contour design
• ✦ Full weight 13.67 g — solid, not hollow
• ✦ Buyback no expiration up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of prehispanic and ethnic jewelry
• 💍 Gifts with purpose and tradition
• 👤 Collectors of carved work and inherited techniques

Measurements & Shipping

Length per earring: 5.5 cm (complete pair). Total pair weight: 13.67 g. Closure: sterling .925 hooks, secure and comfortable. Ships 2-3 business days to anywhere in Mexico and the United States. For a different length or design changes, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back these earrings whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70%, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is pierced carving?
A: A technique where the silversmith cuts the design directly into the silver sheet with a jeweler's saw, by hand. It's demanding because there are no machines — every line is a conscious stroke.

Q: Are they heavy to wear all day?
A: At 13.67 grams the pair, they feel substantial but not uncomfortable. If you wear earrings regularly, these are comparable to medium-weight fine jewelry.

Q: Can I wear these if I have allergies?
A: .925 silver is hypoallergenic for most people. If you have a nickel allergy, check first — pure silver doesn't contain it, but some vintage hooks might.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry sitting at the bottom of your box — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you the credit value.

Hand-carved in Taxco — precision that lasts lifetimes.