Sterling Silver Elephant Earrings Cartoneado — Taxco .925

Miniature silver sculptures on your ears — the essence of Taxco craftsmanship.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Elephant
• Size: 1.1 cm long per pair
• Finish: Polished bright
• Closure: Push post
• Weight: 0.8 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the grace of the elephant in .925 silver, crafted using the cartoneado technique, exclusive to Taxco. At just 1.1 cm long, they prove that size doesn't measure sophistication — every detail, from the curved trunk to the ears, is molded in solid silver and hand-polished. They feel weightless on the ear yet carry five centuries of silversmith tradition.

Authentic .925 silver — marked with the hallmark — guarantees hypoallergenicity and durability. Cartoneado is a little-known technique outside Guerrero: it creates 3D volume by beating and folding silver sheet without casting. Each pair is practically identical but never exactly the same — that's the hallmark of handcraft.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of masters who perfected these techniques, generation after generation. When you wear these earrings, you carry that legacy with you.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program buys back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: miniature crafted volume
• ✦ Featherlight (0.8 g) for all-day comfort
• ✦ Hypoallergenic and durable
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Everyday versatile wear
• 💍 Lovers of delicate artisan pieces
• 👤 Nature and animal enthusiasts

Measurements & Shipping

1.1 cm long per pair — discreet size that looks elegant on any ear. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different size? Write to us for custom options.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume by beating and folding silver sheet by hand. No casting, no molds — pure handwork.

Q: Are they hypoallergenic?
A: Yes, authentic .925 silver is hypoallergenic. If you have extreme sensitivity, write to us — we can set them in alternative materials.

Q: Can I wear these every day?
A: Absolutely. At 0.8 g, you'll barely feel them. Cartoneado is durable as long as you avoid direct pressure.

Do You Have Old Silver?

Old, broken, or inherited silver — we buy it back at a fair price. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Authentic Taxco silver earrings — once they're gone, they're gone.