Sterling Silver Turtle Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The ancestral wisdom of the turtle, in Taxco silver.

Features

• Material: .950 Silver with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone work
• Design: Turtle — symbol of protection and wisdom
• Stone: Fire Opal, red tone
• Length: 3.2 cm
• Weight: 2.2 g
• Sold without chain — purchase chain separately
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This turtle pendant is a piece of devotion and protection. Just over 3 centimeters long, it's discreet yet present — the kind of jewel worn close to the heart, beneath clothing or visible by choice. The red Fire Opal glints from the shell, catching light with every movement. Each stone is hand-set in .950 silver, the purest metal of Taxco, guaranteeing durability and beauty without compromise.

The turtle is protagonist in pre-Hispanic traditions and cultures worldwide — guardian, symbol of the eternal and sacred. In Taxco, artisans have transformed this meaning into silver for 500 years, and this pendant inherits that legacy. The visible setting is proof of craft: each point of attachment was fixed by hand, without press or machine. It's how Taxco honors the stone.

.950 silver means true purity — reserved for pieces that matter. The certificate of authenticity accompanying your pendant guarantees fineness, weight, and hallmark. This is your proof that what you carry is real.

Five centuries making silver — that's Taxco. From the first colonial silversmiths to today, every technique, every hammer blow, every setting reflects an entire city dedicated to one craft: transforming silver into soul. Your pendant is not mere jewelry; it's a connection to that story.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver with certified hallmark
• ✦ Red Fire Opal hand-set by artisans
• ✦ Turtle design — symbol of ancestral wisdom
• ✦ Pendant without chain — choose your favorite separately
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect for

• 🎁 Meaningful gifts
• 💍 Those seeking protection and wisdom
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco artisan jewelry

Measurements and Shipping

Pendant length: 3.2 cm. This price is for the pendant only — chain sold separately. Choose from our Taxco chains in .925 or .950 silver (available in various lengths and gauges). Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: 2-3 weeks for custom production. Contact hola@artetaxco.mx for availability.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back 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. This price is for the pendant only. Chain sold separately — we offer .925 and .950 silver options in various lengths and gauges.

Q: What does .950 silver mean?
A: It's 95% pure silver, purer than standard .925. Taxco specializes in working this fineness — it's pricier but infinitely more durable.

Q: Can I wear this pendant in the pool or at the beach?
A: Fire Opal is sensitive to chlorine and salt water. Use caution in those environments. Silver is more adaptable — the stone is what's delicate here.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of the piece and its fineness.

Turtle pendant, pure silver, Fire Opal — when it's gone, it's gone.