Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

The delicacy of Taxco silver in every ear.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado
• Length: 1.2 cm per earring
• Weight: 0.8 g per pair
• Design: Minimalist solitaire
• Closure: Push-back posts
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the essence of Taxco jewelry in its purest and most wearable form. At just 1.2 cm, they're small enough for everyday comfort but large enough to be seen. Cartoneado — a signature Taxco technique — creates volume and movement in tiny pieces, making them appear larger without the weight. If you're looking for something effortless that doesn't disappear, this is it.

Handcrafted in authentic sterling .925, each earring carries the hallmark (guarantee of authenticity) that backs your purchase. Cartoneado is an underrated craft: silver sheets are folded and soldered to create 3D volume, a technique rooted in pre-Hispanic metalwork. The result? Earrings that seem fuller than they are, because the craftsmanship is designed around material economy and the artisan's skill. Every piece is unique in its solder lines and light reflection.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. Since Spanish colonial times, the master silversmiths of this city in Guerrero have perfected techniques that the rest of the world doesn't master. Cartoneado is one of them — a way to give soul to silver without pretense. When you buy earrings from Arte Taxco, you're buying that lineage, that craft, that history. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that tradition made honest and personal.

Buy risk-free. If these earrings ever stop calling to you, we buy them back in store credit without expiration — up to 70% of your initial investment. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program. Your silver always has value with us.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: 3D volume technique
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Discreet size (1.2 cm) with clear presence
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 70%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Effortless everyday wear
• 💍 Those who love minimalist finishes
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco artisanal craft

Measurements and shipping

Length: 1.2 cm per earring. Minimal weight (0.8 g per pair) guarantees comfort even with all-day wear. Shipping 2-3 business days to anywhere in Mexico and the US. Questions about actual size? Contact us: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration or hassle. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates volume in silver sheets through folding and soldering. The result is a piece that looks larger than it weighs — pure craft economy.

Q: How comfortable are they for all-day wear?
A: Very. The weight is minimal (0.8 g per pair) and the compact size (1.2 cm) makes them ideal even for 24/7 wear. Remove them only for sleep or intense activities.

Q: Do they come with a safety closure?
A: Yes, standard push-back posts. If you prefer a different closure type, email hola@artetaxco.mx before purchasing.

Have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've simply outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you, no obligation.

Taxco .925 earrings — Cartoneado that lasts.