Pre-Hispanic Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

Ancestral geometry from Taxco: a pendant that honors 500 years of silversmithing and pre-Hispanic symbols.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic .950 Sterling silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — hand stone setting + pre-Hispanic granulation
• Stone: Blue Fire Opal
• Design: Geometric triangles with engraved circular center
• Dimensions: 3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Weight: 8.1 g
• Chain not included
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Custom orders available

This pendant breathes the pre-Hispanic spirit that runs through Taxco's streets. Each fire opal triangle is hand-set in .950 silver, surrounded by granulation — minute silver spheres soldered one by one to the surface, a millennial technique that Taxco's goldsmiths inherited from the Aztecs. The result: not jewelry, but living archaeology. At 3.5 cm long, it's the perfect size to shine without overwhelming — ideal for those seeking a geometric talisman.

.950 sterling silver bearing the 950 hallmark is your authenticity seal — purer than .925, visible in every angle. The granulation technique you see here is not new: Taxco's silversmiths claim it as their own, fusing hand-setting precision with symbols the Aztecs carved in stone 500 years ago. Every tool strike is a conversation between past and now.

Taxco is not just a place — it's a promise. For five centuries, the goldsmiths of this Guerrero city have kept alive a tradition the rest of the world almost lost. This pendant is your gateway to that history, a reminder that silver is memory, and memory is power. The Arte Taxco story begins with pendants like this.

Buy risk-free: when this piece has served its time in your life, we buy it back at up to 35% in store credit, no expiration, no questions. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Pure .950 sterling silver with authentic hallmark
• ✦ Combined technique: hand stone setting + pre-Hispanic granulation
• ✦ Blue Fire Opal, a unique and vibrant stone
• ✦ Geometric design: pre-Hispanic symbol engraved in each triangle
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts rooted in pre-Hispanic heritage
• 💍 Lovers of ancestral symbolism
• 👤 Collectors of unique Taxco pendants

Measurements & Shipping

This pendant measures 3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide. Pendant only — chain sold separately. Choose what complements your style: sterling .925 or .950, figaro or link chain, from 40 cm. Ships in 2-3 business days. Want a custom length or specific chain? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buyback your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, pendant only. Chain is separate so you can choose the length and style you prefer. Write us if you need recommendations.

Q: What is pre-Hispanic granulation?
A: A Taxco technique that melts tiny silver spheres and hand-solders them to the surface. Silversmiths call it "pre-Hispanic" because the Aztecs used it on their ornaments — Taxco keeps it alive.

Q: Is Fire Opal easy to scratch?
R: It's a delicate stone. Store it in a case, avoid direct impact, and don't submerge in hot water. With care, it will last a lifetime.

Have silver you no longer wear?

Inherited, old, or unused silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you an offer, no obligation.

Unique Taxco piece — once it's gone, it's gone. Handcrafted for those who understand that true jewelry is craft.