Aztec Calendar Pendant Opal Fire Blue — Sterling 950 Taxco

The Aztec Calendar at your chest: five centuries of silversmithing in a single piece.

Details

• Material: Authentic .950 sterling silver with Mexican hallmark
• Technique: Combined (relief + cutwork + handset stone)
• Design: Aztec Calendar in deep relief
• Stone: Blue fire opal set in geometric cutwork
• Measurements: 5 cm long × 1.7 cm wide
• Weight: 6.5 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .950 (superior purity)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Every pendant tells the story of Mesoamerica in silver. The Aztec Calendar—that disc of cosmic symbols that encodes the prehispanic worldview—shines here in deep relief, accompanied by a blue fire opal floating in geometric cutwork. The effect is mesmerizing: when light hits it, the opal sparkles in blues and greens, as if the movement of the ancient universe still pulses within. A pendant for those who feel the prehispanic root, not as ornament but as connection.

.950 silver is the signature of Taxco, the purest alloy that artisans in this city have worked for 500 years. No shortcuts here: the hallmark .950 is engraved on the reverse. The opal was hand-set, stone by stone, using a combined technique that demands the precision of a master craftsman: the relief was chased from the back with a hammer, the cutwork was cut by hand with a jeweler's saw, and the stone was secured without a press—only with carefully applied metal pressure. The Arte Taxco story is the story of these gestures: craftsmanship that cannot be automated.

Taxco is the world capital of handcrafted silver. For 500 years, since the Spanish conquest, its artisans have transformed metal into ritual. The Aztec Calendar is a symbol of that convergence: Spanish setting technique, prehispanic visual language, silver flowing from nearby mines. When you wear this pendant, you carry all that archaeology of craft.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver — Taxco's purest alloy
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in deep relief and cutwork
• ✦ Blue fire opal: each piece has unique color play
• ✦ Ideal size (5 cm): stands out on any chain length
• ✦ No chain included: choose one that matches your style

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those seeking connection to prehispanic roots
• 💍 Travelers and history explorers
• 👤 Collectors of symbolic design

Measurements & Shipping

5 cm long × 1.7 cm wide. Pendant only—chain sold separately. Perfect for 45–60 cm chains. Ships in 2–3 business days. For specific chain recommendations or questions, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Counts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. Pendant only. You can choose a chain separately, or if you already have one you love, this pendant works with any length. Let us know if you'd like recommendations.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It's a delicate stone. Avoid sudden temperature changes, perfume, and chlorine. Store in a dry case. With basic care, it will last decades.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: Taxco is known for .950 silver — the highest purity standard. That's the difference: purer metal, less alloy, superior durability. The .950 hallmark guarantees it.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, jewelry that's been sitting—we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx">hola@artetaxco.mx with approximate weight. It's a circular gesture: your silver gets a second life.

Prehispanic design in .950 silver — Aztec cosmology shines again.