{"product_id":"anillo-de-plata-950-tortugas-prehispanicas-proteccion-etnicos","title":"Sterling Silver .950 Prehispanic Turtle Ring — Ethnic Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe turtle as guardian: pure silver in the form of ancestral power.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic fine silver .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Turtles in relief, hand-textured scales\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished bright with darkened detail contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStyle: Prehispanic ethnic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 8 (custom sizing available)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Mesoamerican cosmology, the turtle is the symbol of earth, stability, and protection. This ring brings that symbolic weight in the form of two turtles embracing the band with their hand-textured bodies, each scale carved by the artisans of Arte Taxco. The .950 silver—purer than .925—intensifies the brilliance and nobility of the metal, allowing light to play across every relief without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authenticity here is not just material, it is narrative. This is not a random decorative design: it is the reinterpretation of a motif that has protected entire civilizations, now in your hand, in silver that retains its value generation after generation. Every detail of the relief, from the lines simulating the shell to the firmly planted legs, tells a story of inherited craft in Taxco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear this ring as a daily amulet or as a conversation piece in formal moments. Its presence is quiet but unmistakable: whoever wears it understands the language of symbols and chooses to carry the strength of the earth with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 pure, nobler metal than .925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Intricate craftsmanship: turtle reliefs with hand-textured scales\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Symbol of protection inspired by prehispanic symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Handmade in Taxco by Arte Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration: your silver always has value up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Anyone who loves jewelry with roots and ancestral meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gift of protection and stability for someone special\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Daily wear as an amulet or personal symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizes and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in size 8. Ships in 2-3 business days. Custom sizing in ~2 weeks: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your ring whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70% of its value, no expiration. Pure silver never loses its real value. \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/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: What is the difference between .950 and .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 contains 95% pure silver vs. 92.5% in .925. It is nobler, brighter, and more durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I order a different size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, email hola@artetaxco.mx and we make it to measure in ~2 weeks at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the turtle symbol mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: In Mesoamerican cosmology, the turtle represents earth, stability, protection, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld rings, broken bracelets, or inherited silver—Arte Taxco buys it back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and approximate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall batch, unique piece—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":51413276983542,"sku":"ATA-RIN-000004132","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-004132_1.jpg?v=1785554732","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en-us\/products\/anillo-de-plata-950-tortugas-prehispanicas-proteccion-etnicos","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}