Aztec symbolism in pure silver: the flight of history lives on your skin.
Features
- Material: Authentic sterling silver .925
- Design: Twin prehispanic eagles with natural turquoise cabochons
- Weight: 104 g
- Finish: High-polish with controlled patina
- Origin: Taxco, Mexico
- Classification: Historic collector's piece
This necklace is a window into Mexica cosmology. The facing eagles—symbol of duality and the Flower Wars—cradle turquoise in sky and ocean tones. The silver, worked with a precision only Taxco's master artisans command, treats every detail with reverence: feathers feel textured under your fingers, the birds' eyes gaze with intention, and the 104-gram weight speaks of real investment, of an object that doesn't wear out but grows into heirloom.
Not merely a necklace; a fragment of breathing Tenochtitlan. Each historic piece in this collection was rescued, restored, and certified by Arte Taxco as worthy of your skin. The natural turquoise—that mineral the Aztecs called *xiuhcoatl* (serpent of fire)—reclaims its place of honor in silver that holds value across generations.
Made for the collector who reads pre-Columbian symbols as memory, not as trend. For the wearer who demands presence. This necklace doesn't fade into background; it commands the room the moment you enter it.
Key Benefits
- ✦ Authentic sterling .925, historic collector's necklace
- ✦ Prehispanic design with natural turquoise and eagle artistry
- ✦ High-complexity artisan work, assembled in Taxco
- ✦ Substantial weight (104 g): real investment that holds value
- ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70% — your silver always matters
Perfect For
- 🎁 Formal occasions and events that demand presence
- 💍 Collectors of prehispanic and historic jewelry
- 👤 Those who build legacy in authentic silver
Measurements & Shipping
One-of-a-kind historic piece. Adjustable length via security clasp. Ships 2-3 business days. For exact measurements, reach out: hola@artetaxco.mx
Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters
Buy risk-free. We buyback your necklace whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 70% of its value, no expiration. Because historic pieces don't age—they ripen. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is this called a historic piece?
A: It was rescued from Arte Taxco's archive, restored, and certified as period craftsmanship. Each comes with documentation of authenticity.
Q: Is the turquoise natural or synthetic?
A: Natural, with the color and matrix variations that mark genuine turquoise. Not dyed or stabilized.
Q: Can the length be adjusted?
A: Yes. The clasp allows fine-tuning. For major changes, write to hola@artetaxco.mx
Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?
Old necklaces, broken jewelry, inherited pieces you don't reach for—Arte Taxco buys them back regardless of condition. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make a fair offer.
One-of-a-kind historic piece—when it's gone, it's gone.