{"product_id":"aretes-plata-cartoneado-con-simbolo-prehispanico-taxco-950","title":"Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings with Prehispanic Symbol — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrehispanic splendor in your ears — silver that breathes history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado (3D volume)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Circular prehispanic symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.65 g (the pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Post with clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Taxco workshops, where for 500 years silversmiths have perfected techniques that connect directly to prehispanic craft. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eCartoneado is a Taxco signature technique\u003c\/a\u003e, little known outside Guerrero: it takes more hours than simple casting, and every step is deliberate. No two pairs are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of keeping that craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever change your mind, we buy back your pair for 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\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 — purer than .925, hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cartoneado: 3D volume handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic symbol — connection to Mesoamerican heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; History and ethnic design lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts with prehispanic meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Everyday wear — light and versatile\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck exact earring dimensions by contacting \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships in 2-3 business days. Custom sizing available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all program details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is cartoneado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is .950 silver hypoallergenic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, .950 silver is purer than .925 and even safer for sensitive skin. The .950 hallmark guarantees it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I change the closure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for closure options (hook, clutch, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or unused silver earrings — we buy them back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll make an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling .950 cartoneado earrings — when they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":52065660666102,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000009099","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1793220852853-jf95t_1.jpg?v=1793221422","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-plata-cartoneado-con-simbolo-prehispanico-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}