Sacred geometry in pure silver — Aztec cosmos around your neck.
Features
- Material: Authentic .925 sterling silver
- Design: Aztec Calendar — the Fifth Sun symbol
- Technique: Hand-carved deep relief
- Weight: 11 grams of pure silver
- Finish: Polished bright in Taxco
- Origin: Taxco, Mexico
- Stone-free: pure silver only
The Aztec Calendar is more than decoration — it is Mexica cosmology crystallized in perfect geometry. This pendant captures every layer: the Fifth Sun's face at center, twenty tzolkin signs in concentric rings, botanical flourishes at the base. Hand-carved in deep relief, each ring tells the story of cyclical time, movement, and balance. Substantial 11-gram weight: you feel the silver presence against your chest.
Made in Taxco, where post-conquest silversmithing fused with pre-Hispanic technique. Arte Taxco's artisans master deep-relief carving — no shortcuts, no stones. Only hand, chisel, and vision. The .925 silver breathes under the polish, reveals its nobility in every light.
Wear this pendant as spiritual anchor or conversation starter. On deep skin tone it gleams like silver obsidian. On any silver chain it finds its place, or string it on leather for an ethnographic edge. This is jewelry that ages — the patina it gains is part of its soul.
Key benefits
- ✦ Authentic .925 sterling, no stones, no allergens
- ✦ Prehispanic design inspired by the Aztec Calendar — symbol of cycles and cosmos
- ✦ Substantial weight: 11 grams of pure silver, present and felt
- ✦ Hand-carved in Taxco by Arte Taxco — deep relief, sacred geometry
- ✦ Buyback forever: your silver always worth up to 70%, no expiration
Ideal for
- 🎁 Anyone drawn to Aztec history and prehispanic cosmology
- 💍 Daily wear as spiritual anchor and power jewelry
- 👤 Gifts for Taxco travelers and collectors
Sizing & shipping
Pendant: approximately 28 mm diameter × 5 mm thick. Chain not included — works with any .925 silver chain or leather cord. Ships 2-3 business days. Confirm exact dimensions.
Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value
Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.
Frequently asked
Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. Pendant only. Thread it on any silver chain or leather cord. Email hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations.
Q: What are the exact dimensions?
A: Approximately 28 mm diameter. For thickness and threading hole specs, contact Arte Taxco.
Q: Safe for sensitive skin?
A: Yes. Pure .925 silver, hypoallergenic. If you have nickel allergy, this piece is safe.
Do you have silver you no longer wear?
Old pendants, broken bracelets, or inherited silver — Arte Taxco buys it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.
Limited stock, one-of-a-kind piece — once gone, it's gone.