Sterling Silver Hummingbird Earrings — Taxco .925

The grace of the hummingbird in silver, at the perfect scale for your ear.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (embossed relief)
• Design: Minimalist hummingbird
• Length per earring: 1.2 cm
• Total weight: 0.9 g
• Closure: Post with butterfly back
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings celebrate one of Mexico's most beloved symbols: the hummingbird. At just 1.2 cm long, they are perfect for anyone seeking delicate jewelry that doesn't weigh on the ear. The cartoneado technique—characteristic of Taxco artisans—creates volume and movement in the bird's silhouette, producing a 3D effect that catches the light without overwhelming. Pure sterling .925, with its hallmark of authenticity.

Cartoneado is a traditional Taxco technique rarely seen outside Guerrero. It consists of creating volume by folding and assembling silver sheet with watchmaker's precision, without requiring casting. Every gesture of the artisan matters: a different angle, a different pressure, and the hummingbird comes to life. It is the craft of patience, where the diminutive demands maximum skill.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story springs from that silversmithing tradition, where size never determines the value of the craft. A 1.2 cm earring can take hours of work: every line, every angle, is a decision. That's why your earrings are worth more than silver—they're worth craft.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: artisanal relief technique
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for daily wear (0.9 g the pair)
• ✦ Minimalist and versatile: suit any style
• ✦ Lifetime buyback: your silver always has value, up to 70%

Perfect for

• 💍 Mexican nature lovers
• 👤 Guilt-free everyday wear (so light you almost forget them)
• 🎁 Culturally meaningful gifts

Measurements and shipping

Length per earring: 1.2 cm. Post closure with secure butterfly back. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates volume by folding and assembling silver sheet with watchmaker's precision. It requires no casting—only craft and patience.

Q: Are they comfortable to wear daily?
A: Yes. The pair weighs only 0.9 g; many people forget they're wearing them.

Q: Can I return them to the Buyback Program if I change my mind?
A: Of course. They're silver with no stones, so buyback reaches 70%. No expiration date.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old, inherited, or broken earrings—we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll give you a quote.

Taxco cartoneado: where the diminutive demands the maximum.