Mazahua Silver Dove Earrings with Silver Balls — Handmade Pure Mexican Silver

Pure Mexican silver, hand-soldered into doves — the symbol the Mazahua have used for devotion since before anyone was keeping records.

These earrings come from the Mazahua silversmithing tradition of the State of Mexico, where artisans have made dove motifs by hand for generations. The graceful dove forms are complemented by delicate silver spheres — each ball hand-formed, each element hand-soldered — creating a piece that is refined and unhurried, not rushed into production. No molds were used. No two pairs are exactly alike. Each earring is meticulously fashioned by skilled artisans, ensuring authentic quality and distinctive character.

About this design

Mazahua silversmiths work in pure Mexican silver — not sterling, but the real plata of their tradition. The dove motif has carried symbolic weight in this community for generations: the paloma represents love, union, and devotion. Combined here with the precision of hand-formed silver balls, this design balances the ceremonial weight of the symbol with a quiet, modern elegance.

Materials & craftsmanship

• Metal: Pure Mexican silver, handmade
• Design: Dove motifs (palomas) with hand-formed silver balls
• Technique: Traditional Mazahua hand-soldered silverwork
• Origin: Mazahua Indigenous community, State of Mexico
• Closure: Hook back

Dimensions

• Length: 3.0 inches (7.6 cm)
• Width: 2.0 inches (5.1 cm)
• Weight: 28 g / 0.99 oz