{"product_id":"mazahua-silver-dove-earrings-handmade-pure-silver-mexican-earrings","title":"Mazahua Silver Dove Earrings with Silver Balls — Handmade Pure Silver Mexican Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey don't make Mazahua silverwork like this anymore. The community that forged this tradition has been shrinking for a generation — and these earrings carry every year of it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Mazahua artistry, these dove earrings showcase the timeless elegance of handcrafted pure silver. Delicate silver spheres complement graceful dove motifs — the \u003cem\u003epalomas\u003c\/em\u003e — creating a refined piece that honors traditional Mexican craftsmanship. Each earring is meticulously fashioned by a skilled artisan, ensuring authentic quality and a distinctive character that no two pairs share exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMazahua silversmiths from the State of Mexico have forged dove motifs for centuries. The \u003cem\u003epaloma\u003c\/em\u003e carries deep symbolism — love, devotion, and lifelong union — which is why this silhouette has remained the traditional choice for brides and meaningful gift-giving across central Mexico. This pair is hand-soldered, not cast, and finished with silver ball accents that catch light at every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Mexican silver, handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dove (\u003cem\u003epaloma\u003c\/em\u003e) motif with decorative silver balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Mazahua hand-soldered silverwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dangle drop earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mazahua Indigenous community, State of Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hook back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 3 inches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 2.0 inches (5.1 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 28 g \/ 0.99 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolish with a soft silver cloth. Store in an airtight pouch or anti-tarnish bag. Avoid perfume, lotion, chlorine, and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the dove symbolize in Mazahua silverwork?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Mazahua tradition, the \u003cem\u003epaloma\u003c\/em\u003e (dove) represents love, union, and devotion. Dove earrings have historically been worn at wedding ceremonies and given as meaningful gifts across central Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these pure silver or sterling silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are crafted in pure Mexican silver — hand-soldered by a Mazahua artisan. They are not silver-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the silver balls solid or hollow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decorative silver spheres are hand-formed as part of the overall soldered construction — not added as separate clip-on elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill pure silver tarnish over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll silver tarnishes with exposure to air and skin. A gentle polish with a silver cloth restores the original luster quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266748920050,"sku":null,"price":546.01,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/2611\/9063\/files\/mazahua-silver-dove-earrings-balls-handmade-pure-mexican-intricately-designed-289.webp?v=1783292175","url":"https:\/\/mexicanoaxacansilverjewelry.com\/en-au\/products\/mazahua-silver-dove-earrings-handmade-pure-silver-mexican-earrings","provider":"Mexican Oaxacan Silver Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}