Sterling Silver Cartoneado Heart Earrings — Taxco .925

The heartbeat of Taxco in your ears: pure silver earrings with minimalist soul.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Polished heart
• Finish: Mirror bright
• Length: 3 cm per pair
• Closure: Silver earring hook
• Weight: 2.17 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings are born from a technique rarely seen outside Guerrero: Taxco cartoneado. A sheet of sterling silver is given dimension from inside, creating a three-dimensional heart that floats light in the ear. It is not casting — it is silver architecture, where every curve tells a story of artisanal precision. The result: a piece that weighs just 2.17 grams but carries the emotional weight of a universal symbol.

Cartoneado is characteristic of Taxco, the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. The Art Taxco story includes this craft that merges medieval engineering with modern sensibility. Each heart is hand-assembled and soldered; the final polish is pure mirror, with no engravings or distractions — only form and light.

A miniature of affection, a gift from someone who knows that perfect does not need to be complicated. For her, for you, for anyone who appreciates the truth of a well-made piece.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: rare 3D volume technique
• ✦ Ultralight: 3 cm of pure heart
• ✦ Perfect for gifts or everyday wear
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Ideal for

• 💍 Lovers of honest minimalism
• 👤 Gifts that mean something
• 🎁 Everyday wear: versatile and comfortable

Measurements & Shipping

Length 3 cm (measured from hook to point). Closure: silver earring hook. Complete pair ready to wear. Ships in 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 3D volume in a sheet of silver without casting. Each piece is hand-assembled and soldered; it is more delicate than casting but unique in lightness and profile.

Q: Are they comfortable for everyday wear?
A: Yes — they weigh just 2.17 grams together. The hook is standard .925 silver. If you have sensitive ears, it is best to let them dry well between uses.

Q: Can I order them custom?
A: Contact hola@artetaxco.mx for personalization options.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

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

Handmade in Taxco — when it's gone, it's gone.