Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant Opal Fire — Taxco .925

Three thousand years of Aztec cosmology — in fire opal red on your chest.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Red Fire Opal
• Design: Aztec Calendar (Tonatiuh)
• Length: 3.5 cm
• Weight: 2.58 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Three thousand years of Aztec cosmology fit in this pendant. The Aztec Calendar — the symbol of Tonatiuh, sun god — is one of the most recognizable motifs in Mesoamerican history. In this sterling .925 pendant, the bright wheel's center is set with fire opal red, a mineral that glows like sacred flames. The work is hand-set, stone by stone, in a Taxco workshop. Every line of the prehispanic design is crafted with precision: the sun god's features, the day-sign glyphs, the deep red of fire opal contrasting against polished silver.

The stone you see is genuine fire opal — a volcanic mineral that burns in red-orange when light strikes it. It is not cubic zirconia or glass: it is the volcanic stone that comes from Mexico's mines, the same stone the Aztecs knew as "the living stone of fire." The silver is authentic .925 sterling, sealed with the Hallmark (Mexican guarantee mark). The setting is by hand: no machine press fixed it here, only the hands of the Taxco silversmith who placed each facet of the stone in its seat.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing since 1534 — nearly 500 years of passing down this craft across generations. Every piece from its workshops carries the inheritance of centuries. This pendant, with its ancestral motif and fire opal, is a conversation between prehispanic cosmology and the modern mastery of the Taxco silversmith. It is not a reproduction: it is an act of reverence toward history. Learn the story of Arte Taxco.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with Hallmark
• ✦ Genuine red fire opal — volcanic stone
• ✦ Hand-set by Taxco goldsmiths, heirloom craftsmanship
• ✦ Pendant only — purchase chain separately
• ✦ Lifetime buyback: your silver is worth up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of prehispanic history
• 💍 Gifts with meaning and roots
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco silverwork

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 3.5 cm in length — about the size of a large coin, perfect to wear on chest or cord. Pendant only; chain sold separately. You can choose silver, leather, or velvet cord chain at the store. Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico; 5-7 days to the U.S. Made to order: ~2 additional weeks.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. If in one year you decide it is not for you, we buy back your pendant in store credit — up to 35% of its value, no questions asked, no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No — this is the pendant only. Chain is sold separately so you can choose the length and material you prefer.

Q: Is the opal genuine?
A: Yes. It is genuine fire opal, a natural volcanic mineral from Mexico, red and warm. It is not cubic zirconia or glass — real stone, with the glow only fire opal has.

Q: What does hand-setting mean?
A: It means each stone is placed by hand into its silver bezel — no machines, no presses. That is why it takes more hours and each piece is slightly unique.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you want to return — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and your certificate number.

A symbol of fire and eternity — made in Taxco for you.