{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-repujada-prehispanica-taxco-950","title":"Sterling Silver Repousse Earrings Prehispanic — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo coins of silver that tell Mesoamerica's story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-repousse\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic motif — profile head with ceremonial headdress\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePair length: 3.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.02 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Silver ear wire\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings are a lesson in craft. Repousse — that ancient technique where each hammer strike is a decision — reveals itself in every line of the prehispanic motif that rests on your ear. The profile head with its ceremonial headdress, the kind worn by Mesoamerican warriors and priests, appears here with the solemnity it deserves, hammered into .950 silver, the purest grade. This is not a piece multiplied by machine: it is two acts of creation, one in each earring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is the signature of uncompromising craftsmanship. Taxco has worked it this way for 500 years, ever since the Spanish brought the technique and the soil of Guerrero made it its own. The result is honest weight — 9.02 grams — felt in the hand, secure as it hangs from your ear. And \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe story of Arte Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e is woven through every gram: five centuries of silversmithing that is art not by accident, but by craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. Your silver always has value. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eWe buy back these earrings whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, with no expiration.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 sterling silver — maximum purity with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-repousse — hours of work in every pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic motif from Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Generous weight: 9.02 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Special occasions and ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who value handcrafted art\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; A gift with prehispanic roots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair length: 3.7 cm. Silver ear wire closure. Sold as a complete pair of earrings. 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 about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is repousse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: An ancient technique where silver is hammered from the reverse with punches to create relief. Each strike is unique; no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 silver instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 silver is purer (95% silver versus 92.5% in .925). It is more malleable for traditional repousse work and more resistant over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the size be adjusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 3.7 cm length is fixed. If you need them shorter or longer, write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e — we can create a custom pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have 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\u003eReal earrings — made in Taxco, for those who value the time invested in every detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51917547700470,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000008954","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1792079655279-twe56_1.jpg?v=1792080217","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-de-plata-repujada-prehispanica-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}