Frequently asked questions
Everything buyers ask us about arracadas jerezanas — the craft, the silver, and how ordering from Jerez, Zacatecas works.
What is an arracada jerezana?
The arracada is the traditional earring of Jerez de García Salinas, Zacatecas — silver filigree worked by hand into crescents, hearts, drops and flowers. The technique arrived in the colonial era and has been passed between Jerez silversmiths for generations.
Where can I buy authentic arracadas from Jerez?
Authentic arracadas jerezanas are made by hand in Jerez de García Salinas, Zacatecas. Corazón de Jerez sells one-of-a-kind arracadas directly from José Quiñonez's workshop in Jerez and ships worldwide — each piece is reserved over WhatsApp.
What is silver filigree?
Filigree is jewelry built from fine threads of silver that are drawn, twisted and curled by hand into spirals, flowers and lace-like patterns, then soldered into a frame. It is the technique that gives the arracada jerezana its intricate, airy look.
Can I order an arracada in gold?
Yes — the pieces in the collection are sterling silver, but any design can be commissioned in gold. Ask for a gold quote over WhatsApp and José will confirm the price and timeline.
Are the earrings real silver?
Yes. Corazón de Jerez pieces are sterling silver (925), drawn and worked entirely by hand in the workshop of José Quiñonez in Jerez, Zacatecas.
Is every piece really one of a kind?
Yes — each design is drawn by hand and made exactly once. When a piece finds its owner, that design is retired forever and never repeated.
How do I buy a piece?
Choose a piece from the collection and message us on WhatsApp at +52 494 104 3804 or email sales@corazondejerez.com. José confirms availability, price, payment and shipping with you directly — there is no online checkout.
How much do arracadas from Jerez cost?
Every piece is unique, so each one is priced individually according to its size and the complexity of its filigree. Ask about any piece over WhatsApp and we will quote its exact price in US dollars.
Do you ship outside Mexico?
Yes — we ship worldwide from Jerez, Zacatecas. Shipping cost and timing are confirmed for your address over WhatsApp before you pay.
Can I return or exchange a piece?
Because every arracada is made exactly once, sales are generally final — we share detailed photos and video of your piece over WhatsApp before you commit. If something isn't right with your order, write to us and we will do our best to help, case by case.
Do you make custom designs?
Yes. Describe the piece you have in mind over WhatsApp and José will propose a design, a price and a timeline.
How do I care for silver filigree?
Wear it often — regular wear actually slows tarnish. Keep it away from perfume, chlorine and salt water, wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wearing, and store it dry, ideally in a closed pouch or box.
Do you sell wholesale to boutiques?
Yes — we take wholesale and larger orders while keeping the character of handmade work. Tell us about your shop and quantities, and we will reply with lead times and pricing.
Are arracadas worn with charro and escaramuza dress?
Yes — arracadas are the classic earring of charrería. They are part of the traditional attire of escaramuzas and are worn in Jerez for fairs, weddings and charreadas, which is why the crescent and heart shapes are so recognizable in Mexican tradition.
What do the shapes of arracadas mean?
The classic arracada forms — the crescent moon, the heart, the drop and the flower — come from generations of Zacatecan silversmithing. Each workshop draws its own versions; at Corazón de Jerez every shape is sketched by hand and made only once.