{"product_id":"dije-estrella-de-plata-granulado-taxco-925","title":"Starfish Silver Charm with Granulated Design — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA silver star at your neck — the ancient art of granulation, in your hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Granulated — hand-soldered silver spheres\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Starfish with granulated texture\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (charm only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis silver starfish is a jewel designed for you — small, versatile, ready to become the centerpiece of a necklace you choose. At just 3 centimeters long, it's the size of a postage stamp, but when you wear it, it carries delicate and powerful presence. The granulated technique, inherited from pre-Hispanic silversmiths, transforms each soldered sphere into an act of precision: the craftsman applies heat and copper to fix each tiny silver ball to the surface, creating a pattern that shines differently in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sterling .925 silver is authentic — marked with the hallmark that certifies its purity — and the granulation is a signature of craft. This is not a stamped or mass-cast piece: each sphere is placed, soldered, and polished by hand. In Taxco, 500 years of silversmithing have perfected this art. The starfish form comes from casting, but it is the granulation that transforms it into a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charm without a chain is a promise: you decide how to wear it. On a silver chain you already own, on a cord or thread that fits your style, or kept as a collector's piece. Arte Taxco respects that each buyer has their own vision of how to wear silver. And when you decide it's no longer for you, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ethe Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e will repurchase it — up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Ancient granulation: hand-soldered silver spheres\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Just 3 cm — perfect to personalize\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Handmade in Taxco — 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Lovers of artisanal craft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful ocean-inspired gift\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Versatile everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charm measures 3 cm in length. \u003cstrong\u003eSold as the charm only; chain sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. You choose how to wear it. Shipping 2-3 business days in Mexico. Handmade in Taxco: contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e if you need to adjust the size or coordinate a special finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your charm whenever you decide, 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\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the charm only. You choose the chain that best fits your style — silver, cord, thread, or anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is granulation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: An ancient technique where the craftsman solders tiny silver spheres to the surface. It requires precision and heat — no two granulated pieces are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I order it in a different size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your idea and we'll give you a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, damaged, or simply unworn silver — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make you an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Taxco starfish waiting for your neck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51611414528246,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005949","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005949_1.jpg?v=1789145502","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-estrella-de-plata-granulado-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}