Sterling Silver Wing Earrings Cartoneado — Taxco .925

Silver wings that float at your ear, light and timeless.

Details

• Material: Sterling .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado
• Design: Volumetric wings
• Measurement: 1.1 cm long (the pair)
• Weight: 1.1 g (both)
• Closure: Post and backing
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture movement in pure silver. Each wing is shaped using cartoneado, the Taxco technique that creates three-dimensional volume without weight — perfect for everyday wear. Their generous scale yet featherlight design works on every face without tiring the ear.

Authentic sterling .925 silver with its official hallmark, each piece handcrafted in Taxco. Cartoneado is a pre-Columbian craft practiced in Guerrero for generations: silver is hand-hammered from the reverse to create 3D form without adding weight. It is not casting — it is hammer, intention, and skill. Certificate of authenticity included.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. When you wear Taxco silver, you wear both today's piece and the continuity of a craft that others only replicate. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that craft in your hands.

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.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: ancestral volumetric technique
• ✦ Featherlight: 1.1 g of pure comfort
• ✦ Perfect for daily wear and special occasions
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Ideal For

• 💍 Anyone who loves artisanal silver
• 👤 Minimalist gifts with meaning
• 🎁 Comfortable everyday elegance

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 1.1 cm (full pair). Total weight: 1.1 g. Surgical steel post with secure backing. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy worry-free. We repurchase your earrings anytime you choose, in store credit, up to 70% of original value, with no expiration date. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that shapes silver by hand-hammering from the back to create volume. Each hammer strike forms the shape without casting — pure craftsmanship.

Q: Are they heavy?
A: Not at all. Both earrings together weigh only 1.1 g. Cartoneado gives visual presence without ear fatigue.

Q: How do I care for cartoneado silver?
A: Avoid bending or pressing. Store in a dry case and clean with a soft cloth. Keep away from chlorine and harsh chemicals.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or unused jewelry — we buy it back, no questions asked. Email photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Wing earrings in cartoneado: 500 years of Taxco silver craftsmanship at your ear.