Silver Openwork Cross Pendant — Taxco .925

Faith at your neck: precision, lightness, and 500 years of silver craft.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Openwork (calado) — hand-cut with jeweler's saw
• Design: Traditional openwork cross
• Weight: 6.3 g
• Pendant length: 6 cm
• Stones: None
• Chain included: No (pendant only)
• Hallmark: 925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A six-centimeter cross that speaks for itself. Openwork (calado) is the most demanding technique in silversmithing: every cut with the jeweler's saw is a unique, irreversible decision. No two crosses are alike. The result is a piece that plays with light, floats against fabric, weighs almost nothing yet means everything. Pure silver, .925, with its hallmark of authenticity. A pendant for those who believe, who remember, who carry faith at their heart without need for ornament. Minimalist. Honest.

The openwork technique you see here comes from five centuries of silver craft in Taxco. Every cut demands watchmaker's precision: one mistake and the piece fails. That's why openwork is rare, valued, and respected among master artisans. This cross, without stones to distract, is pure sacred geometry in silver. Certificate of authenticity included.

Taxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of silversmithing for 500 years. The craft was born here; the masters who keep it alive live here. When you buy a pendant from Arte Taxco, you're not buying just silver: you're buying five centuries of history, inherited technique, hands that know every secret of the metal. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that tradition.

Your cross is the pendant only. If you want a chain, choose your own — select gauge, length, style. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll guide you to the perfect pairing. Because your faith deserves to feel as good as it looks.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Openwork technique: every cut hand-executed with precision
• ✦ 6 cm in length: visible, elegant, balanced
• ✦ Stone-free: spiritual minimalism
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 70%

Perfect for

• 💍 Gifts of faith and meaning
• 👤 Daily or devotional wear
• 🎁 Religious occasions and ceremonies

Measurements and shipping

The pendant is 6 cm long. Sold without chain — you choose your own. That way you pick the gauge and length that suits your style best. For recommendations, contact hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships in 2-3 business days. Packaged in a gift box.

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 the pendant include a chain?
A: No. Sold as the pendant alone, 6 cm. Chain sold separately so you can choose the gauge and length you prefer. Write us if you'd like recommendations for chains that pair well.

Q: What is the openwork technique?
A: One of the hardest skills in silversmithing — the entire design is cut out with a fine jeweler's saw. One mistake and the piece fails. That's why each pendant is unique and takes hours to create.

Q: Can I request a different size?
A: Yes. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with your request. We'll create a custom pendant in ~2 weeks.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or silver jewelry sitting unused — we'll buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make you an offer. No expiration; your silver always has value.

Openwork cross from Taxco — once it's gone, it's gone.