{"product_id":"dije-cruz-de-plata-calado-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Cut-Out Cross Pendant — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaith at your neck — a cross carved with the precision of Taxco silvercraft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cut-out (hand-carved design)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Classic cross with open arms\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 5.3 cm (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished bright\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Pendant only — chain sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cross that fits in your palm, but does not go unnoticed. Cut-out is one of the most demanding crafts in Taxco: every line is cut with a jeweler's saw, and a single mistake discards the piece. This cross breathes — its voids are part of the design, not waste. Silver shines around the void, and light shines through it. It is the tension between presence and absence, between weight and weightlessness, that faith has always sought to express.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic sterling .925 with its hallmark, cast in Taxco for five centuries. The pendant is light — 1.7 grams — but solid. Perfect to wear close to your heart, or as a gift someone will keep forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. Every cross that leaves there inherits that craft, that tradition, that responsibility to do things right. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eLearn the story of Arte Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e — our own work, no middlemen, direct from the heart of Guerrero to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide it is not for you, we buy back your pendant in store credit, up to 70%, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all 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 .925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco cut-out — delicate technique and jeweler precision\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Discreet size, 5.3 cm — easy to wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; No chain — you choose what you prefer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with spiritual meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Personal journey or faith\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those who love craft and tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 5.3 cm (measured from the top of the bail to the bottom tip). \u003cstrong\u003eThis pendant is sold without a chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — just the cross. You can buy a separate sterling silver chain in 45, 50, or 60 cm lengths, depending on your preference. Ships 2-3 business days.\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 70% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all 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. The price is for the pendant alone, 5.3 cm long. The chain is sold separately — we recommend 45 cm for everyday wear, 50 cm for a bolder look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is cut-out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: An ancient technique where the design is cut with a jeweler's saw, leaving voids that light passes through. Every cut is a decision; one mistake and the piece is discarded. That is why each piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear it in water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is sterling .925. But avoid chlorine (pools, bleach) and perfumes, which can tarnish it. Store it dry when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inherited cross, an old pendant, silver that sits unused — we buy it back in store credit. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we will give you a fair quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved in Taxco — when it is gone, it is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51584921534710,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005784","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005784_1.jpg?v=1788489215","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-cruz-de-plata-calado-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}