Aztec Calendar Silver Ring Openwork — Taxco .925

Aztec cosmology in your hand: the calendar carved in Taxco silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Prehispanic Openwork (Calado)
• Design: Aztec Calendar in relief and openwork
• Size: 12
• Weight: 15.16 g
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This ring carries five centuries of Taxco's silversmithing tradition and the depth of prehispanic cosmology. The Aztec calendar—symbol of precision and power—is carved into the face with every detail cut by hand. Each glyph, each concentric circle is a decision by the artisan. No machine can replicate this precision without sacrificing the spirit of the craft.

Openwork technique demands the patience of a watchmaker: the design is drawn, fixed to the silver, then cut with a jeweler's saw, line by line. One mistake scraps the piece. That's why every ring that reaches your hand has passed the ultimate test: the hands of a Taxco artisan, trained in this craft since childhood.

Taxco is not just a city—it's the heart of Mexican artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is one of hundreds of families passing this knowledge from generation to generation. When you wear this ring, you wear that tradition, that rigor, that commitment to things made well.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Prehispanic openwork: every motif hand-cut
• ✦ Solid, durable design, size 12
• ✦ Symbol of Aztec power and wisdom
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect For

• 💍 Special occasions and celebrations
• 👤 Lovers of prehispanic heritage
• 🎁 Gifts with ancestral meaning

Sizes & Shipping

See how to measure your ring size. Ships in 2-3 business days. Custom sizing in ~2 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your ring whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is openwork in jewelry?
A: An ancient technique where the design is cut through the silver with a hand saw, creating open patterns. Each cut is unique.

Q: Can I wear this daily?
A: Yes, but openwork is delicate. Avoid heavy impacts and remove it while sleeping so it lasts for years.

Q: How does the buyback work?
A: Present your certificate and we buy it back in store credit, no expiration. The percentage decreases gradually but never reaches zero.

Do You Have Old Silver?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or rings you no longer wear—we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

One-of-a-kind openwork piece—once it's gone, it's gone.