Owl Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .925 Cartoneado

The wisdom of Taxco in pure silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume in silver sheet)
• Design: Owl in relief
• Length: 3.8 cm
• Weight: 4.11 g
• Finish: Polished and satin
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

An owl pendant carved in solid sterling silver — just the right size to shine without overwhelming. Cartoneado is a technique rarely known outside Taxco: silver sheet folded and molded to create volume, then hand-polished until every crease glows. The result is lightweight but solid — real silver in your palm.

The cartoneado technique of Taxco is a living legacy of 500 years of silversmithing. Every owl from the workshop is an artisanal decision: how to tension the sheet, where to leave the light, how much to polish. No two are identical. The owl, a symbol of wisdom and protection since Prehispanic cultures, becomes here a silver amulet you can wear close to your heart.

Taxco is the world capital of artisanal silver — 500 years of mastery concentrated in every piece. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that craft: silversmiths who inherit techniques, who teach their children, who never compromise on quality. This pendant is your direct connection to that tradition.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide this silver is no longer yours, we buy it back — up to 70% in store credit, no expiration, no questions. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado — unique artisanal technique
• ✦ Owl in relief, symbol of wisdom
• ✦ Lightweight (4.11 g) yet solid — pure silver
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Those who love meaningful pendants
• 💍 Gift of friendship and protection
• 👤 Collectors of artisanal techniques

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 3.8 cm (about the size of a small coin). Pendant only — chain not included. Looking for a chain? Email hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order in ~2 weeks: check availability.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. This price is for the pendant only. Chain sold separately; email hola@artetaxco.mx for suggestions.

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that folds and molds pure silver sheet to create 3D volume. The result is lighter than casting, but just as authentic — every fold is handmade.

Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Yes, it's pure sterling .925. Avoid hard impacts on solid surfaces (the relief is delicate) and don't bend it.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make you an offer.

Cartoneado pendant — once it's gone, it's gone. Get yours now.