{"product_id":"dije-calendario-azteca-plata-950-opalo-verde-taxco","title":"Aztec Calendar Pendant Sterling Silver 950 — Fire Opal Green Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrehispanic wisdom around your neck: the Aztec Calendar in Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver .950 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting and hand repoussé\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Green Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 3.5 cm × width: 2.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling silver bail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant rescues the most iconic symbol of Aztec cosmology: the Calendar Stone, representing the cycles of time and the connection between gods and earth. Crafted in .950 Taxco silver, the combined technique — precise casting and hand repoussé — brings to life every detail: from the central face of Tonacatecuhtli to the glyphs circling the perimeter. The Fire Opal, with its mesmerizing green brilliance, crowns the center like the sacred stone of cosmic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .950 is even purer than standard .925 silver, confirming the authenticity of this piece as part of Taxco's silver heritage. The hand-set Fire Opal and the repoussé work on each symbol are crafts only master silversmiths can master — no machine can replicate that level of precision and soul. Learn more about the craft in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eartisanal techniques in Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver. Since the 16th century, when conquistadors discovered silver mines in the Guerrero mountains, the city became a beacon of silverwork. Today, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e carries on that tradition: every piece we make honors five centuries of craft, precision, and passion for silver. This pendant is not just jewelry — it's a bridge between Prehispanic past and your present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. When you're ready to move on, we buy back your pendant in digital credit, no expiration, up to 35%. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling silver .950 with certified hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic Aztec Calendar design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Green Fire Opal — stone of fire and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-cast and hand-repoussé technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who love Aztec history and symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Daily connection to Prehispanic cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of meaningful jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately the size of a 5-peso coin, visible and present when worn. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain not included\u003c\/strong\u003e — order separately. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom sizing: ~2 weeks. Questions? Write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos or to order a specific chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in digital credit, no expiration ever. \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: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No — pendant only. We offer separate sterling .925 chains in various gauges and lengths. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Fire Opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A variety of opal with intense play-of-color, typically green-yellow. It's a delicate stone requiring care: avoid prolonged water and chlorine. Its brilliance is unique — every light changes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 is purer (95% pure silver vs. 92.5% in standard sterling). It's whiter, more durable under frequent wear, and ideal for delicate handwork like this repoussé. The .950 hallmark certifies authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld pendants, heirlooms, or broken pieces — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e. Your Taxco silver always holds value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAztec Calendar in .950 silver — eternal symbol of Taxco.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51613487169782,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006048","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006048_1.jpg?v=1789166627","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-calendario-azteca-plata-950-opalo-verde-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}