Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

The craft of Taxco silver in your ears — each arc is 3D volume, zero weight.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver, hypoallergenic
• Technique: Cartoneado
• Design: Minimalist arch, pair
• Length: 1 cm
• Weight: 0.5 g (pair)
• Finish: Polished
• Closure: Simple post
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Small but solid. These earrings play with negative space: a cartoneado arc that creates volume without weight. Cartoneado is a Taxco specialty — silver sheet folded and hand-soldered to build 3D forms that look more complex than they are. Result: a pair that fits any ear, looks good any hour, and lasts a lifetime.

Sterling .925 silver, stamped with Taxco authenticity. No stones on these — the beauty is in the shape and the craftsmanship. Cartoneado is a foundational technique where each piece is built in layers of soldered silver — not a machine casting, but hand construction. That's why each pair can have its own character: tiny variations that prove they were made, not manufactured.

Taxco: five centuries as the world's capital of artisanal silver. Cartoneado is one of those techniques that almost disappeared — few young people learn the craft today — but at Arte Taxco it still lives. When you wear these earrings, you carry a piece of that tradition in your ear. The Arte Taxco story is the story of Taxco itself.

And here's the best part: buy risk-free. If in a year, five, or ten you decide they're not for you, we buy them back in store credit, up to 70%. Your silver always has value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .925 silver, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: a disappearing craft technique
• ✦ Minimalist and versatile — day, night, any outfit
• ✦ Lightweight: barely felt in the ear
• ✦ Buyback no expiration, up to 70%

Perfect For

• 💍 Minimalism lovers
• 👤 Everyday wear, no strings attached
• 🎁 Pieces that speak quietly

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 1 cm. Simple post, comfortable for most. Ships 2-3 business days throughout Mexico. Need a custom fit? Write to 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 where silver sheet is folded and soldered in layers to create 3D volume. Each piece is built by hand, not cast by machine.

Q: Are they hypoallergenic?
A: Pure .925 silver, no nickel or additives — perfect for sensitive piercings. If you have a specific allergy, email us before buying.

Q: How are these different from other minimalist earrings?
A: Cartoneado has visual weight and real volume — looks better from every angle. Plus, you're paying for the craft: each pair carries hours of artisan work.

Have old silver you don't wear?

Inheritance, a gift from years ago, or your style just changed — we buy your old silver. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you instantly.

Earrings that weigh nothing but carry 500 years of craft — in 1 centimeter.