Fish Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .925 Cartoneado

Little silver fish swimming in your ear — pure minimalism.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Abstract fish
• Weight: 1.05 g per pair
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Closure: Post and friction back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Cartoneado is a Taxco technique rarely known outside Guerrero, where the silversmith gives volume and movement to silver sheet without casting. These earrings capture the geometry of the fish in its most essential form: two curves that suggest life. The mirror polish of .925 silver reflects light with every movement, creating a flowing-water effect. They're the kind of piece that goes unnoticed until someone asks: "Where are those earrings from?"

Sterling .925 with certificate of authenticity. Each pair is hand-cartoneado, which means no two pairs are identical — the tiny variations in the handwork are the signature of the genuine.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. These earrings continue that tradition of precision and unadorned beauty. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that heritage — each piece, a link in the chain.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide you don't wear them, we buy back your pair in store credit, no expiration, up to 70%. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado — ancient artisanal technique
• ✦ Minimalist design, goes with everything
• ✦ Lightweight (1.05 g) — comfortable all day
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect For

• 💍 Meaningful gifts with history
• 👤 Those who value artisanal craft
• 🎁 Everyday subtle sophistication

Measurements & Shipping

Earrings in pair. Post and friction back closure (secure). See piercing gauge guide if you need help with compatibility. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Pays

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 shapes 3D volume with silver sheet, without casting. Each piece is unique because it's handmade.

Q: Are they comfortable for everyday wear?
A: Yes. They weigh just 1.05 g per pair — you won't notice you're wearing them.

Q: How does the buyback work?
A: Present your certificate and we buy back anytime, no expiration, in store credit, up to 70%. Your silver always has value.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, heirlooms, or just a style change — we buy back silver. Write with photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Cartoneado fish earrings — when they're gone, they're gone.