Sterling Silver .950 Cross with Black Onyx — Taxco Handmade

Faith in silver — a cross of weight and presence, handmade in Taxco.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Four black onyx cabochons + granulated silver center
• Weight: 29.2 g
• Dimensions: 9.2 cm long (chain not included)
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Type: Made-to-order — crafted just for you
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A cross with immediate presence: sterling .950, the purest silver that Taxco artisans work with, set with four black onyx cabochons in the arms and a granulated silver motif in the center — microscopic spheres soldered by hand, a pre-Hispanic technique still alive in the craft. The weight in your palm (29 grams) guarantees solidity; every curved line and every stone was positioned manually. This is not a fragile pendant: it is a declaration of faith made from noble metal.

Sterling .950 is superior to .925: only 5% alloy versus 7.5%, making it softer, more ductile, closer to pure metal. In Taxco, artisans who work .950 are specialists — it demands different mastery of heat, soldering, final polish. This pendant carries the .950 hallmark, a government certification mark guaranteeing the purity. Hand-set stone inlay is pure craft: each onyx was measured, set without press or machinery, adjusted to the millimeter to stay secure.

Taxco: 500 years as the world capital of handmade silver. The workshops of the historic center inherit Colonial techniques — soldering, stone-setting, metalworking — that are now heritage. This cross is born from that tradition, from the same craft that has seen five centuries of master hands. The Art of Taxco story is the story of that city: silver, faith, and artisanship.

Buy risk-free. When you decide, we buy back your cross in store credit, up to 35% with no expiration. Learn about our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — the purest silver that Taxco works
• ✦ Black onyx hand-set in each arm
• ✦ Weight and presence: 29 grams of solid craft
• ✦ Made-to-order, crafted just for you
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Those who live their faith every day
• 👤 A spiritual gift with deep meaning
• 🎁 Religious occasions and celebrations

Dimensions & Shipping

Total length: 9.2 cm. Pendant only — chain is not included. You can pair it with a .925 or .950 silver chain from our shop, or use your own. Ships 2-3 business days. Since this is made-to-order, your piece is crafted on demand — we request ~7 days for production; not stock. If you need an urgent date, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your cross whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% with no expiration. An investment in silver that never expires. Learn all the details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can purchase a silver chain from our shop or use one you already have.

Q: What is hand-set stone inlay?
A: Each onyx is placed into its setting (the silver mounting) without machines — the artisan adjusts it, secures it, verifies it by hand. More hours of labor, greater precision.

Q: What is the made-to-order process?
A: Your cross is crafted specially when you order. It takes ~7 days. This ensures it is fresh, perfect, and made with care. Confirm the shipping date when you purchase.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, broken pieces, or simply out-of-fashion jewelry — we buy it back. Write with photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

A sterling .950 cross, made in Taxco — when you wear it, you wear 500 years of craft.