Sterling Silver Teardrop Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Minimalism in volume: Taxco's cartoneado technique in your ears.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925
• Technique: Taxco Cartoneado
• Design: Polished teardrop
• Measurements: 1.5 cm long (pair)
• Weight: 0.9 g per pair
• Closure: Stud and clutch (hypoallergenic)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the essence of minimalist jewelry without sacrificing craftsmanship. Cartoneado is a little-known Taxco technique: laminated silver folded into 3D volume, creating a soft teardrop silhouette that catches light with every turn. Compact yet present, ideal for anyone seeking pieces that speak without shouting.

Sterling .925 silver in its purest form — though lacking the official hallmark, these earrings are born in Taxco, where silvering tradition guarantees the material. Polished finish that highlights volume without ornament: pure design from Mexico's finest silver school.

Taxco, with 500 years as the world capital of artisan silversmithing, is the birthplace of techniques like cartoneado. The Arte Taxco story connects every piece to that heritage: it's not just an earring, it's a link to five centuries of craft.

Buy risk-free. When you're ready to let them go, we buy back your silver up to 70% in e-credit, no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: 3D artisan technique
• ✦ Versatile minimalist design
• ✦ Featherweight for all-day wear
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Everyday minimalist style
• 🎁 Small, meaningful gifts
• 👤 Those who appreciate craft in simplicity

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 1.5 cm (pair). Stud closure. These earrings arrive exactly as photographed. 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 e-credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that laminates and folds silver to create volume without solid mass, resulting in lightweight yet three-dimensional pieces.

Q: Are they hypoallergenic?
A: Yes, pure .925 silver with surgical steel closure, ideal for sensitive skin.

Q: How much do they weigh?
A: 0.9 g total for the pair — very lightweight earrings, perfect for long days.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pieces that simply went out of style — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and weight.

Artisan minimalism made in Taxco. Once they're gone, they're gone.