{"product_id":"aretes-calendario-azteca-de-plata-950-con-opalo-azul","title":"Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Earrings with Blue Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sacred pyramid of Tenochtitlan in your ear — five centuries of Taxco silvercraft in every drop of silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue fire opal, hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 3.3 cm long × 1.9 cm wide (the pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Dangle earrings with post back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10 g (the pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings capture the spirit of the Aztec Calendar — a symbol of power, time, and cosmology — at a scale you wear with grace. The central pyramid, carved in relief on solid silver, is crowned with blue fire opal that dances between green and deep indigo, like the sky of Tenochtitlan reflected in water. Each stone was hand-set, ensuring that light passes through the opal in a unique way on every earring. No two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe .950 silver on these earrings is even purer than standard sterling, giving them a luminous white and durability for a lifetime. The hallmark guarantees authenticity — you can see it engraved on the back. Hand-setting the stone is a skill that demands watchmaker precision: each point where silver meets opal is fixed without machines, only with hands and tools passed down through generations of Taxco artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver. The Aztec Calendar is a motif that Taxco silversmiths have treasured — not a copy, but a dialogue between pre-Hispanic cosmology and the silver technique that Guerrero craftspeople perfected. When you wear these earrings, you carry that continuity: the history of the craft, the history of Mexico, the history of your own taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value — it is always welcome here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 silver with hallmark engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue fire opal hand-set, one-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar in relief — pre-Hispanic motif from Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Perfect weight and size for comfortable, visible wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who love pre-Hispanic mythology and symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco silver jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with historical and cultural depth\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach earring measures 3.3 cm long × 1.9 cm wide. The pair weighs 10 grams. Post back closure. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different size or specification? Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e — we create custom pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in electronic store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the fire opal natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fire opal is a variety of opal with blue and green tones. It is natural stone. Each one has unique reflections due to its mineral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the Aztec Calendar mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is an Aztec cosmological symbol representing the cycles of time and the universe. In Taxco silvercraft, it is a classic motif that connects with Mesoamerican cultural roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear these earrings every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, .950 silver is very durable. We recommend avoiding chlorine, perfume, and salt water, and keeping them dry when not in use. Opal is a delicate stone sensitive to temperature changes, so protect them from extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirloom pieces, or jewelry from another era — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll give you a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Hispanic jewelry that travels in your ears — a unique piece from the Taxco silver tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51810638037238,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007633","price":92.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1791497767387-nd2b8_1.jpg?v=1791498346","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-calendario-azteca-de-plata-950-con-opalo-azul","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}