Aztec Calendar Pendant Sterling Silver 925 — Taxco

The calendar of the gods, against your chest — the Mexica cosmos in pure silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting and hand engraving)
• Design: Aztec Calendar (Mexica cosmology)
• Stone: None — pure silver
• Weight: 7.8 g
• Measurements: 3.4 cm long × 2.3 cm wide
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant brings the wheel of pre-Hispanic time: the Aztec Calendar is far more than a day marker — it represents the five eras of the cosmos, the 20 houses of time, and the face of the Fifth Sun that holds the universe. Every circle engraved in the silver tells the cosmology of a people whose legacy still lives in Taxco, where silver perpetuates the forms that pre-Hispanic silversmiths already mastered.

Cast in authentic .925 sterling with hallmark certifying its purity, the engraving that details each symbol — the central sun, the day glyphs, the fire serpents — is the work of combined lost-wax casting and hand engraving. No stones or settings compete: Aztec geometry speaks for itself.

Taxco has been the world capital of silversmithing for 500 years, direct heir to the craft the Mexica mastered. When you wear this pendant, you carry not just a symbol — you carry the continuity of a tradition unbroken from ancient goldsmiths to the master craftsmen of today who cast, engrave, and perfect each piece in the mountain workshops of Guerrero.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling with certified hallmark
• ✦ Pre-Hispanic design honoring the Aztec Calendar
• ✦ Combined casting and hand engraving technique
• ✦ Stone-free: maximum purity and durability
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Lovers of Mexica cosmology
• 💍 Connection to pre-Hispanic heritage
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco silver

Measurements & Shipping

3.4 cm long × 2.3 cm wide. Pendant only; chain sold separately. Pair with any sterling silver chain 45–60 cm long. Ships 2–3 business days. Custom sizing available: write hola@artetaxco.mx if you prefer a personalized size.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. This is the pendant alone. Choose your chain separately — we have many styles and lengths from 45 to 60 cm.

Q: Why is it priced in pure silver if there's no stone?
A: Beauty lies in the design and material. Stone-free means absolute purity in .925 sterling — more weight, more value, more longevity. Plus casting and hand engraving demand master silversmith precision.

Q: Why does the Aztec Calendar matter?
A: It is the symbol of Mexica cosmology — the five eras of the world, the movement of the cosmos. Wearing it honors a thousand-year tradition that Taxco has kept alive in silver.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces from another maker — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and get a store credit quote.

The calendar keeps turning — let it guide you.