Sterling Silver Calado Pendant — Taxco .925

The precision of Taxco silversmithing in your hand: a pendant that fits in your palm.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Calado (pierced cutwork)
• Size: 2 cm long
• Weight: 3.3 g
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: 925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant proves that the smallest can be monumental in precision. Taxco calado is not surface engraving — it is a design cut completely through with the jeweler's saw, where every line requires an artisan's decision. One mistake scrap the piece. It measures just 2 cm, the size of a coin, yet its presence is striking when you hang it on your favorite chain.

Authentic sterling .925 with its hallmark engraved. The calado technique is heir to the precision that has defined Taxco for 500 years — when the city's jewelers revolutionized silver art with methods still standard today. This pendant is not machined: its form is born from hand and craft.

Taxco does not manufacture jewelry — it cultivates silversmithing. For five centuries, its artisans have perfected every cut, every solder, every polish. The Art of Taxco story is the story of that tradition brought to honest merchandise: authentic silver, design without compromise, and the backing of those who make it.

Buy risk-free. Your pendant will always hold value — when you decide to sell it back, we buy it at up to 70% in store credit, no expiration.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco calado: jeweler's precision in every cut
• ✦ Compact size (2 cm): fits any chain
• ✦ Pendant only; chain sold separately
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Seekers of small yet striking design
• 💍 Lovers of Taxco artisanal craft
• 👤 Pendant collectors with exacting taste

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 2 cm. Important: this price is for the pendant only, chain not included. You can use a chain you already own or choose one from our store. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, it is sold as pendant only. You can use a chain you already own or purchase one separately from the store.

Q: What is calado in jewelry?
A: It is a technique where the design is cut completely through with a jeweler's saw — not surface engraving, but a 3D cutout. Every error means scrapping the piece, which is why it matters.

Q: How does it look when worn?
A: At 2 cm long, it is discreet yet visible. Works best on fine to medium chains; perfect for those who want presence without volume.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, damaged, or inherited silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos (front, back, hallmark if visible). No quote obligation.

A calado pendant — where precision is heritage.