{"product_id":"aretes-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950","title":"Earrings Aztec Calendar Opal of Fire — Sterling .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe eternity of Prehispanic time, in each ear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with certified hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal — multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar — the 52-year wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 3.5 cm per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 6.96 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling .950 silver hook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of Taxco as the world's premier silver-crafting capital, where technique is not decoration but language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 — the purest silver Taxco offers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Multicolor Fire Opal with vivid light play\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set stone, each facet individually secured\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar — symbol of temporal wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with cultural and spiritual meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who love archaeology and Prehispanic cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Special occasions where color and movement shine\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\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 store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What exactly is the Aztec Calendar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I customize the length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer a different length — we make it to order in ~2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Old Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, broken, or inherited earrings — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you, no obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Taxco earrings — once they're gone, they're gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51810340864246,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007771","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1791493911336-u1ups_1.jpg?v=1791494265","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}