{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-mariposa-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Butterfly Earrings Cartoneado — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelicate butterfly crafted by hand in Taxco, the world's silver capital.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado (3D molded silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Geometric butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 1.1 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.8 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Stud with nut back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eThe art of cartoneado\u003c\/a\u003e demands patience and mastery — every fold defines the final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe story of Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e close to your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Cartoneado: hand-molded 3D technique from Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Ultralight: perfect for daily wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Minimalist, versatile design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those seeking lightness and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Everyday wear without weight\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Lovers of artisanal craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair length: 1.1 cm. Stud with nut back. No stones, pure silver. Ships 2-3 business days.\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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all 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 that molds pure silver sheet into 3D volumes with no soldering. Each shape is created by folding and hand-adjusting silver with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Just 0.8 g per pair — ultralight, perfect for sensitive or weight-sensitive earlobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the exact size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 1.1 cm long — the size of a large lentil. Minimalist and understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave old silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Taxco silver earrings — once they sell, not always more to come.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51745098301686,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007021","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790361330728-1bqqb_1.jpg?v=1790361577","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-de-plata-cartoneado-mariposa-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}