{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-caballito-de-mar-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Seahorse Stud Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grace of the seahorse in sterling silver — delicate Taxco craftsmanship in your ear.\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: Cartoneado (3D hollowform in silver sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Minimalist seahorse\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 1.2 cm long (each earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.7 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Push back studs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStyle: Nature-inspired, ethnic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings hold the grace of the seahorse in pure silver — a tiny piece, but generous in craft. Cartoneado, a technique rarely known outside Guerrero, creates three-dimensional volume using only silver sheet, soldered and hand-polished with precision. At just 1.2 cm, each earring represents considerable labor: every curve of the neck, every fin marked requires hours of shaping and finishing. These are earrings for those who understand that small can be mighty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sterling silver that holds this design carries its hallmark — proof of authenticity. Each piece is soldered, polished, and inspected in Taxco, where silversmithing has thrived for 500 years. Cartoneado is a craft at risk: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003ethe artisanal techniques of Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e like this demand generational knowledge and time that machines cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiny and light, these earrings fit any ear and any moment — office to ocean. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of pieces like these: made without rush, designed to last, backed by those who know the craft from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide not to wear them, we buy your pair back — up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado: traditional 3D hollowform technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Extremely lightweight (0.7 g per pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Minimalist nature-inspired design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback guarantee up to 70%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Daily office or casual wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who love minimalist pieces with craft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Meaningful small gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 1.2 cm per earring. Closure: push back studs. Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear. Sold as a pair. Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico. Need exact measurements before purchase? Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, 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 that creates 3D volume using silver sheet, hand-molded, soldered, and polished. It's not casting — it's a craft of layers and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they too small to see?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: At 1.2 cm, they're intimate but visible. Perfect for those who love the delicate and minimal, or to layer with other earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I customize the size or closure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e to explore custom options (allow ~2 weeks).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave silver you don't wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxco cartoneado — a craft that endures because every piece deserves to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51744749453558,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007006","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790355474205-imjyl_1.jpg?v=1790355697","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-caballito-de-mar-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}