Minimalist Sterling Silver Cartoneado Earrings — Taxco .925

Minimalism that breathes: 3D volume earrings handcrafted in Taxco.

Features

• Material: .925 sterling silver
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume with silver sheet)
• Design: Geometric arrow, no stones
• Length per pair: 1.1 cm
• Weight: 0.2 g (ultra-lightweight)
• Closure: Stud and butterfly back
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings are born from an ancestral Taxco technique called cartoneado, where silver sheets are molded in 3D without casting. The result is a surprisingly weightless pair—you barely feel them in your ears—yet with clear geometric presence. The arrow points upward: a symbol of movement, intention, and artless energy. Perfect for anyone seeking sophistication in the small.

Pure .925 sterling silver, stamped for authenticity. Cartoneado is a technique that only a handful of jewelers worldwide still master, and the precision of Taxco's craft ensures each earring has identical volume and proportion. Though stoneless, their value lies in the hand-work and metal purity.

Taxco has been the world capital of silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that tradition: generations of artisans who mastered techniques like cartoneado to create jewelry that lasts. These earrings are part of that chain of craft.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Pure .925 sterling silver, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: rare technique, master craftsmanship
• ✦ Feather-light (0.2 g per pair)
• ✦ Minimalist: matches everything
• ✦ Buyback forever, up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Everyday wear, with any outfit
• 💍 Lovers of clean geometric design
• 👤 Sensitive ears needing pure silver

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 1.1 cm. Stud and hypoallergenic butterfly closure. These earrings are small but visible—about the size of a lentil, with arrow presence. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique where silver sheets are hand-molded in 3D without casting. The result is hollow, making the earrings incredibly lightweight yet solid.

Q: Are they suitable for sensitive ears?
A: Yes. Pure .925 sterling, no nickel or additives. If you have severe allergies, contact us at hola@artetaxco.mx before purchasing.

Q: Can I wear them daily?
A: Yes, they're durable. Keep them dry when not worn and avoid hard impacts (cartoneado is technically delicate, but lasts decades with care).

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, inherited pieces, or broken silver—any purity—we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Cartoneado earrings: minimalism with craft.