Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings with Prehispanic Symbol — Taxco .950

Prehispanic splendor in your ears — silver that breathes history.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Circular prehispanic symbol
• Weight: 2.65 g (the pair)
• Closure: Post with clutch
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings are a tribute to the artistic legacy of Mesoamerica. Each piece carries a symbol that speaks of cosmology and power — carved in relief using cartoneado technique, where silver is worked in layers to create volume and depth. The result is a 3D sculpture, not a flat disc: every angle reveals a new detail. Sterling .950, even purer than .925, underscores the intention: this is heritage, not fleeting fashion.

Handmade in Taxco workshops, where for 500 years silversmiths have perfected techniques that connect directly to prehispanic craft. Cartoneado is a Taxco signature technique, little known outside Guerrero: it takes more hours than simple casting, and every step is deliberate. No two pairs are exactly alike.

Taxco is the world's capital of artisanal silverwork — 500 years of tradition reaching back to the first silver mines of New Spain. These earrings are part of that unbroken line: the Arte Taxco story is the story of keeping that craft alive.

Buy risk-free. If you ever change your mind, we buy back your pair for up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — purer than .925, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: 3D volume handcrafted
• ✦ Prehispanic symbol — connection to Mesoamerican heritage
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Ideal for

• 🎁 History and ethnic design lovers
• 💍 Gifts with prehispanic meaning
• 👤 Everyday wear — light and versatile

Measurements and Shipping

Check exact earring dimensions by contacting hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships in 2-3 business days. Custom sizing available upon request.

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 all program details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume in silver using layered lamination. It's more labor-intensive than simple casting, and each piece is unique.

Q: Is .950 silver hypoallergenic?
A: Yes, .950 silver is purer than .925 and even safer for sensitive skin. The .950 hallmark guarantees it.

Q: Can I change the closure?
A: Yes, email hola@artetaxco.mx for closure options (hook, clutch, etc.).

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or unused silver earrings — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make an offer.

Sterling .950 cartoneado earrings — when they're gone, they're gone.