{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-con-esferas-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Cartoneado Sphere Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePure volume in silver: the cartoneado technique of Taxco, brought to the ear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado (silver sheet with 3D volume)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Pure spheres + flat discs layered\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13.21 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 5.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling .925 ear wires\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished bright\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings are a study in geometry and movement. Each sphere is formed by cartoneado — a technique rarely known outside Taxco, where silver sheet is worked from the reverse to create complete volume, never hollow inside. The result: solid, secure pieces that play with light at every turn. The flat discs layer like a visual rhythm, giving these ancient-craft pieces a modern, minimalist edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic sterling .925 with its \u003cstrong\u003ehallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e — Taxco's proof of purity. Cartoneado demands precision and hours of labor: each punch mark is controlled, none identical. This is why these pieces carry weight in the hand and presence on the ear. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eThe cartoneado technique\u003c\/a\u003e is living heritage in Taxco, practiced by workshops that have perfected the craft across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco: 500 years of artisanal silversmithing. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e begins in every piece that leaves its hands — silver that honors the city's name. No mass-casting machines, no industrial presses. Only punches, hammer, patience, and inherited knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pair 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\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Cartoneado technique: 3D volume handcrafted in Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Full weight: 13.21 g the pair — solidity and presence\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Versatile design: everyday wear or evening statement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who love visible artisan craft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Versatile and refined everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gift for a silversmith or collector\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength of pair: 5.7 cm. Ships 2-3 business days. Want a different length? We make custom — email \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 buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration and no fees. \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 where silver sheet is worked with punches from the reverse to create solid, complete volume. It's living craft heritage — no machines can do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 13.21 g the pair — solid silver, never hollow. They sit beautifully on the ear. If you prefer something lighter, let us know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the ear wires secure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Sterling .925 wires, soldered and checked. If you need hypoallergenic or a different closure, we can adapt them custom-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or broken 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 with no obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume and movement in pure silver — handcrafted in Taxco for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51927532503286,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000008988","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1792101096174-fjv1q_1.jpg?v=1792101821","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-con-esferas-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}