Saint Benedict Cross Pendant Openwork — Sterling .925 Taxco

The precision of Taxco openwork in a cross of faith and protection.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Openwork — precision-cut design
• Design: Saint Benedict cross with central medallion
• Length: 4 cm (excluding bail)
• Weight: 2.3 g
• Finish: Polished bright
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Hallmark: 925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A Saint Benedict cross carved in silver by Taxco master craftsmen. Openwork is the most demanding technique: each line is cut with a jeweler's saw, with zero margin for error — a single slip ruins the entire piece. The result is a 4 cm pendant, compact and luminous, hanging as a symbol of protection. Its central medallion is classical, bearing the saint's figure and the inscriptions that give the piece its name. Without a chain, it's ideal to thread onto one you already own or to gift as a faith amulet.

Authentic sterling .925 with its certificate of authenticity, made in Taxco. Taxco openwork is one of the oldest techniques in the silversmith craft: every cut must be flawless because there is no way to mend the silver once it is removed. That is why every openwork pendant is an act of the craftsman's total focus.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver. The Arte Taxco story is the story of this tradition: every piece you wear today is a link in five centuries of mastery. This pendant is proof — it is not merely jewelry, it is a witness to the craft.

Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program means your silver always holds value: whenever you choose, we buy back this pendant in store credit up to 70%, with no expiration or conditions. Your faith in the piece is also your faith that Arte Taxco will be there.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Precision openwork — watchmaker technique
• ✦ Saint Benedict cross: symbol of protection
• ✦ Compact 4 cm — easy to wear and gift
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Ideal For

• 💍 Meaningful gifts with spiritual significance
• 👤 Those who treasure religious tradition
• 🎁 Faith amulet to wear instantly

Measurements and Shipping

Pendant length: 4 cm. The price is for the pendant alone — chain sold separately (browse our sterling chains or write hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations). Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant alone. You can thread it onto a chain you already own or purchase a sterling chain separately from our store.

Q: What is openwork in jewelry?
A: Openwork is the technique of cutting a design directly into silver using a jeweler's saw. Every line must be perfect — there is no way to fix the piece once cut. That is why it is one of the most difficult and respected techniques in Taxco.

Q: How much does it weigh?
A: 2.3 grams in sterling .925. Its compact size makes it ideal for necklaces or for multiple gifts.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you simply do not use anymore — we buy it back. Write with photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will quote you with no obligation.

Openwork pendant — made in Taxco, for a lifetime of faith.