{"product_id":"dije-de-plata-jaguarete-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","title":"Jaguar Sterling Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe power of the jaguar — Mesoamerican symbol in pure Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 with hallmark (exceptional purity)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, lime green tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Jaguar — Mesoamerican guardian\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Length 3.4 cm × width ~1.8 cm (size of a Mexican $5 coin)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: No chain included (thread it on your own)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sacred feline of Mesoamerica comes alive in this pendant: a jaguar with fixed eyes and half-open jaw, its body covered in fire opal facets glowing lime green. Each stone — irregular, alive — was hand-set into .950 sterling, the finest purity worked by Taxco craftsmen. This is not mass-cast jewelry: it is careful placement, stone by stone, in the recessed spaces of the silver sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Taxco, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003estone inlay\u003c\/a\u003e is the inheritance of silversmiths who remake Mesoamerican cosmology in silver. The jaguar is not ornamental — it is a reminder of power, feline speed, inner wisdom. Wear it as a totem or gift it to someone who honors that strength. The .950 silver guarantees generational durability: every scratch, every patina it acquires is a record of the years it accompanies you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco is not a factory — it is the world's premier center of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. Every piece leaving its workshops is a decision: which stone, how to set it, how many hours to dedicate to precision. Arte Taxco gathers these pieces under one principle: that your silver holds lifetime value, that you wear it without financial risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark — maximum purity and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lime green fire opal hand-set stone by stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pre-Columbian design: jaguar, symbol of power\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; No chain: personalize how you wear it\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35% — your silver always has value\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who love ancestral power symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Pre-Columbian art collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Daily wear on your own chain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength 3.4 cm (about the size of a Mexican $5 coin), width approximately 1.8 cm. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your own in silver, steel, or leather — the jaguar adapts to your style. Shipping 2-3 business days. Custom sizing or adjustments: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e\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 35% in store credit, no expiration. Natural stone decreases value over time, but your .950 silver maintains guaranteed buyback. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn 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, it is pendant only. This way you choose the chain that matches your style — silver, steel, leather, or whatever you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How delicate is the stone inlay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The inlay is well-secured, but natural stone requires care: avoid direct impact and do not press it against hard surfaces. It is handcraft, not stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 sterling instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 is the finest purity in artisan jewelry — nearly pure silver. Taxco uses it in its finest pieces. It will last more generations and holds higher buyback value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld or inherited silver, or pieces you want to exchange — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with details and we'll tell you the value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe jaguar never dies — it returns in every form it takes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51507423379702,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005325","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005325_1.jpg?v=1787615748","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-de-plata-jaguarete-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}