{"product_id":"dije-de-plata-tortuga-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-925","title":"Silver Turtle Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe turtle of wisdom, carried in living silver from Taxco.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, blue tones\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Turtle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.2 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Pendant only (chain sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silver turtle capturing the magic of fire opal in deep blue tones — the size of a small coin, perfect to carry as a reminder of calm and protection. Every detail of the shell is worked with care, the stone hand-set at the center, glowing with that floating shimmer only opal achieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Taxco sterling silver .925 with its hallmark, cast using the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003elost-wax casting technique\u003c\/a\u003e — a process where the original mold is destroyed by fire to allow only the purity of silver to pass through. The stone is placed individually, by hand, no machines — this is how Taxco has made pendants for five centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco means silver to the world. For 500 years, this city in Guerrero breathes silversmithing: entire streets of workshops, masters teaching the craft to their children, techniques passed from generation to generation. This pendant is born from that heritage — not a copy, but another link in the endless chain of the silversmith's art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue fire opal hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Artisanal Taxco casting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Price is pendant only — chain separate\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those seeking symbols of wisdom and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of unique silver pendants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Meaningful mineral gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e4.2 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e — about the size of a small coin, visible and present without being oversized. \u003cstrong\u003eSold as pendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can use a chain you already own or \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ewrite us for recommendations on length and thickness\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships 2-3 business days.\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. \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 include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can use a chain you already own or request one separately — write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for recommendations on length (45-55 cm is standard).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the fire opal real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It's natural opal with the floating color effect. The stone is hand-set in silver using artisanal lost-wax casting. If you have questions, check our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why the turtle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The turtle symbolizes wisdom, patience, and longevity across many cultures. In Taxco, artisans choose animals that resonate — the turtle is an invitation to carry those qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurtle pendant in Taxco silver — when it ends, it returns to its source.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51572922089718,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005614","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005614_1.jpg?v=1788306338","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-de-plata-tortuga-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}