Fish Sterling Silver Pendant Cartoneado — Taxco .925

A small silver fish in volume: minimalist elegance for those who love nature.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Cartoneado (3D volume)
• Design: Naturalistic fish
• Finish: Mirror polished
• Style: Nature
• Weight: 0.6 g
• Measurements: 1.9 cm length
• Chain not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that fits in your palm yet tells an entire story. This small silver fish, the size of a five-peso coin, is proof that luxury doesn't need to shout. Every curve, every fin, every detail is formed in volume using the cartoneado technique — a specialty of Taxco that few jewelry makers outside Guerrero master. It's not flat casting; it's silver sheet folded and adjusted with watchmaker's precision, creating depth and character in an object that weighs less than a gram.

It bears the .925 hallmark: authentic silver, hypoallergenic, with the backing of Taxco authenticity. Cartoneado is a technique that demands patience — each strike is calculated, each fold adjusted by hand. No two are identical. So when you wear this fish on a chain of your choice, it's not just a pendant: it's a quiet conversation between the maker and the wearer.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years, and every piece that leaves there — even the smallest — breathes that legacy. This pendant is part of that tradition: handmade, in pure silver, using a technique that survives only because Taxco's master silversmiths still believe in it.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide it's not for you, we buy it back without expiration — up to 70% in e-wallet credit. Your silver always has value in our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco cartoneado: handmade 3D volume technique
• ✦ Minimalist and versatile for any chain
• ✦ Just 0.6 g: ultralight and comfortable
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love small, detailed pieces
• 💍 Minimalist gift with meaning
• 👤 Nature and artisan craft lovers

Measurements & Shipping

This pendant measures 1.9 cm long — about the size of a small coin. Sold as the pendant only; chain sold separately, so you can choose exactly the thickness and length you prefer. Ships in 2-3 business days. Need help choosing a chain? Email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back this pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in e-wallet credit, with no expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No — pendant only. The chain is sold separately so you can choose the exact thickness, material, and length you want.

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that creates 3D volume in sheet silver without casting. Each shape is folded and adjusted by hand with punches, creating unique depth and character.

Q: How fragile is such a small pendant?
A: More durable than it looks — sterling .925 is resilient. Avoid pressing or hitting it directly; keep it in a dry case.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you don't use — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with weight and purity details.

A silver fish that swims on your neck. Taxco cartoneado — once it's gone, it's gone.