Minimalist Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Volume and lightness in every move — Taxco's geometry in your ear.

Specifications

• Material: Sterling .925 with .925 Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Polished mirrored sphere
• Measurements: 1.6 cm long (pair)
• Weight: 0.7 g per pair
• Closure: Post and clutch
• Finish: High-polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings come from a technique rarely known outside Guerrero: cartoneado. It is the art of creating three-dimensional volume from sheets of silver, soldered and hammered with precision until that perfect sphere emerges. They are not fragile hollows — this is goldsmithing construction, every millimeter deliberate. Light as air, they are the ideal companion for daily movement: they move with you weightless, they shine under any light.

The .925 sterling with its hallmark is your guarantee of authenticity. Each earring is certified, because knowing you wear true Taxco silver is part of the satisfaction. Cartoneado demands custom craftsmanship — there is no mold for every detail. That's why we offer to remake these earrings in ~2 weeks if you want to adjust anything.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. It's not marketing — it's history. Cartoneado is one of those techniques that Guerrero's goldsmiths inherited, refined, and that now is part of Arte Taxco's identity. When you buy these earrings, you buy the craft of generations.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: hand-volume in each sphere
• ✦ Minimalist, lightweight, perfect for everyday
• ✦ Made-to-order if requested
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Ideal For

• 💍 Anyone who loves minimalism with craft
• 👤 Everyday wear without weight guilt
• 🎁 Gift that speaks of silver tradition

Measurements & Shipping

1.6 cm long — small, proportioned, visible without excess. Minimal weight (0.7 g per pair) makes them comfortable to wear all day. Ships 2-3 business days. Want to adjust measurements or order to exact specifications? Email hola@artetaxco.mx.

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 from sheets of silver — these are hand-hammered and soldered spheres, not fragile hollows. Pure goldsmithing construction.

Q: Are they heavy to wear all day?
A: No. 0.7 g is practically nothing — lighter than a coin. You can wear them without fatigue.

Q: Can I order different measurements?
A: Yes. These are made-to-order, so if you want them larger or smaller, let us know. Takes ~2 weeks.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, damaged — we buy back silver in any condition. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx">hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you a quote.

Minimalism with 500 years of roots — the essence of Taxco in your ear.