Dolphin Sterling Silver Earrings .925 — Taxco Crafted

Miniature dolphins: marine grace floating on your ear.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D casting)
• Design: Leaping dolphin
• Length: 1 cm per earring
• Weight: 0.3 g (pair, ultralight)
• Closure: Post and friction back
• No stone setting
• Hallmark: Unmarked
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture marine wildlife in miniature — two dolphins in a leap, cast in sterling .925 using the cartoneado technique, where each piece receives dimension and volume through molded silver work. At just 1 cm, they weigh almost nothing, perfect for anyone seeking ocean-inspired jewelry without the weight.

Cartoneado is a technique little known outside Taxco, where silversmiths create three-dimensional forms by casting silver in molds — a craft requiring precision so each dolphin matches its pair identically. With no stone setting, the protagonist is pure form and the natural shine of .925 silver. Learn how silver is cast in Taxco and why origin matters.

Taxco has been the world capital of silvercraft for 500 years — a tradition we honor in every piece. These dolphins testify to that mastery: it is not machinery that shapes them, but the artisanal knowledge of silversmiths who have inherited the craft through generations. The Arte Taxco story is the story of silver that adorns your body.

Buy risk-free: if you change your mind, we buy back your earrings in digital currency, up to 70%, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925, handcrafted
• ✦ Cartoneado: the volume-casting technique of Taxco
• ✦ Ultralight (0.3 g): comfortable all day
• ✦ Exclusive marine design
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Ocean lovers and marine wildlife fans
• 💍 Meaningful artisanal gifts
• 👤 Everyday ultralight wear

Measurements & Shipping

Each earring measures 1 cm in length. Sold as a pair with secure post and friction back closure. Ships within 2–3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique where silver is cast in molds to create three-dimensional forms. Each piece receives volume without hand-hammering or carving — it is silversmith precision.

Q: Are they so light they'll fall off?
A: No. Though the pair weighs only 0.3 g, the closure is secure. It's like wearing clouds: present but weightless.

Q: Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
A: These earrings carry no hallmark because of their minimal weight. They are still authentic .925 silver from Taxco. If you need a certificate of authenticity, contact us.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or damaged jewelry — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make an offer.

Taxco dolphins: tiny, weightless, crafted with 500 years of tradition.