Sterling Silver Butterfly Earrings Cartoneado — Taxco .925

Delicate butterfly crafted by hand in Taxco, the world's silver capital.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D molded silver)
• Design: Geometric butterfly
• Size: 1.1 cm long
• Weight: 0.8 g per pair
• Closure: Stud with nut back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings embody the essence of Taxco's cartoneado technique, a centuries-old craft that molds pure silver sheet into delicate 3D volumes. At just 1.1 cm long, they are diminutive yet substantial — what you see worn is exactly what the artisan's hand shaped. The butterfly, a universal symbol of transformation, comes to life in authentic .925 silver.

Each pair is handcrafted in .925 sterling silver, authenticated with the Quinto hallmark. Cartoneado is a Taxco-born technique: the silver sheet is folded and adjusted with watchmaker precision, no soldering, no fillers. The art of cartoneado demands patience and mastery — every fold defines the final form.

Taxco is the world's capital of artisanal silver jewelry, with over 500 years of tradition. These earrings are heirs to that craft: small, but authentic. When you wear Arte Taxco silver, you wear material honesty and the story of Taxco close to your skin.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Cartoneado: hand-molded 3D technique from Taxco
• ✦ Ultralight: perfect for daily wear
• ✦ Minimalist, versatile design
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Ideal For

• 💍 Those seeking lightness and elegance
• 🎁 Everyday wear without weight
• 👤 Lovers of artisanal craftsmanship

Measurements & Shipping

Pair length: 1.1 cm. Stud with nut back. No stones, pure silver. 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 all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that molds pure silver sheet into 3D volumes with no soldering. Each shape is created by folding and hand-adjusting silver with precision.

Q: Are they heavy?
A: No. Just 0.8 g per pair — ultralight, perfect for sensitive or weight-sensitive earlobes.

Q: What is the exact size?
A: 1.1 cm long — the size of a large lentil. Minimalist and understated.

Have old silver you no longer wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Handcrafted Taxco silver earrings — once they sell, not always more to come.