Earrings Aztec Calendar Opal of Fire — Sterling .950

The eternity of Prehispanic time, in each ear.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with certified hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal — multicolor
• Design: Aztec Calendar — the 52-year wheel
• Length: 3.5 cm per earring
• Total weight: 6.96 g
• Closure: Sterling .950 silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings unite two symbols from Mexica cosmology: the Aztec Calendar, which measures the cyclical movement of time, and fire opal, a stone whose play of colors echoes the duality of the cosmos. Each earring hangs at 3.5 cm—a proportion that doesn't overwhelm; the multicolor fire opal—orange, red, yellow, green in vivid flashes—catches light with every movement and speaks without shouting. Setting the stone is hand-inlay work: each facet of opal is secured with precision, no mechanical press. The .950 silver, purer than .925, carries the certified hallmark engraved on the piece.

The Aztec Calendar is not merely an archaeological symbol; it declares that time is not linear but cyclical. Ancient Tenochtitlan astronomers observed the sky for centuries to engrave this knowledge in stone. Today, 500 years later, the silversmiths of Taxco—heirs to that tradition of observation and precision—carve that same symbol in silver, keeping the craft alive. The Arte Taxco story is the story of Taxco as the world's premier silver-crafting capital, where technique is not decoration but language.

Fire opal is a delicate stone—a silica deposit with trapped water that gives it its play of light. It is not diamond, not sapphire: it is opal, a stone that asks for care and repays it with beauty in every wear. Ideal for those who value the balance between the fragile and the durable, who understand that not every jewel must be armored to be meaningful.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — the purest silver Taxco offers
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal with vivid light play
• ✦ Hand-set stone, each facet individually secured
• ✦ Aztec Calendar — symbol of temporal wisdom
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with cultural and spiritual meaning
• 💍 Those who love archaeology and Prehispanic cosmology
• 👤 Special occasions where color and movement shine

Measurements & Shipping

Each earring: 3.5 cm long — a proportion that balances the face without excessive drop. The pair is light (6.96 g total) and the hook closure is comfortable for extended wear. Ships 2-3 business days. Hand-crafted in Taxco.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly is the Aztec Calendar?
A: It is the disc the Mexica carved to measure cyclical time in 52-year cycles. It represents the movement of the sun, moon, and Venus in Prehispanic cosmology.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It is delicate compared to diamond, but durable if cared for: avoid direct impact, perfumes, and chlorine. With basic care, it will last for years. The play of colors is both its beauty and its fragility — inseparable.

Q: Can I customize the length?
A: Yes. Email hola@artetaxco.mx if you prefer a different length — we make it to order in ~2 weeks.

Do You Have Old Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, broken, or inherited earrings — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you, no obligation.

Unique Taxco earrings — once they're gone, they're gone.