Sterling Silver Repousse Prehispanic Earrings — Taxco .950

The prehispanic gaze of Taxco, suspended from your ears.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: Prehispanic motif
• Length: 3 cm
• Weight: 2.55 g (pair)
• Finish: Mirror polish with matte relief
• Closure: .950 silver ear wires
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Every earring is a conversation with history. Taxco's repousse technique takes a sheet of silver and hammers it from the back with precise punches, slowly revealing a prehispanic face that is never identical to the last one. No machine can replicate that dialogue between hand and metal — each blow is a choice, a breath of the craft.

These earrings are .950 silver, the purest grade worked in Taxco, stamped with its authentic hallmark. The weight and proportion (3 cm long) make them comfortable for everyday wear — neither so heavy they tire your ears, nor so light they fade into the background. Sterling .950 ages with dignity: it darkens slowly, gaining a patina that tells stories.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world's capital of artisan silversmithing. Repousse artists learn their trade as children; their hands memorize the rhythm of each point. Today that tradition lives on in pieces like this — not as relic, but as jewelry you wear again tomorrow. Discover the Arte Taxco story and why origin matters.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-repousse: every pair is unique
• ✦ Prehispanic motif from Taxco
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Lovers of prehispanic design
• 👤 Versatile, everyday wear
• 🎁 Those who value artisan craft

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 3 cm. Ear wires in .950 silver. Ships 2-3 business days. Made-to-order in ~2 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is repousse?
A: A Taxco technique that hammers silver from the back with punches, creating deep reliefs. Every piece is unique because every hammer blow is by hand.

Q: Is .950 silver hypoallergenic?
A: Yes, .950 silver is safe for sensitive skin. If you have nickel allergies, these earrings are ideal.

Q: Will they tarnish over time?
A: .950 silver naturally darkens (patina), which is part of its beauty. You can clean it with a microfiber cloth whenever you like.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Taxco repousse — when it's gone, it's gone.