Sea Turtle Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The serenity of the ocean, in a pendant that glows with inner fire.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor
• Design: Sea turtle in relief
• Length: 5.1 cm
• Weight: 5.4 g
• Chain not included — price is for pendant only
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Made to order

This sea turtle pendant is a tribute to ocean wisdom. At 5.1 cm long, it's the perfect size to wear close to your heart — visible but not overwhelming. The turtle, a universal symbol of serenity and protection, comes to life in .950 sterling silver of exceptional purity. Every detail of its shell is traced with precision; its flippers, delicately carved.

What makes it extraordinary is the fire opal inlaid in the shell — a living stone, unpredictable, playing with light. No two people will see exactly the same colors. Each opal is a microscopic universe of green, orange, and red fire — this is why ancients believed it brought visions. The inlay is hand-set without machinery, meaning each stone was placed by a craftsperson with patience and precision. If the stone doesn't fit perfectly, it's redone. There are no shortcuts.

Taxco has spent 500 years mastering the art of setting stone in silver. This pendant is small, but it inherits the skill of generations of silversmiths who made Taxco the world capital of artisanal silver jewelry. When you wear an Arte Taxco pendant, you carry that tradition around your neck.

And when you decide it's no longer for you, your investment in silver always holds value. We buy back this pendant anytime, no expiration, at your buyback percentage.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal hand-set — a living, unique stone
• ✦ Sea turtle design — symbol of serenity
• ✦ Perfect size: 5.1 cm, versatile and visible
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts with spiritual meaning
• 💍 Those seeking connection with nature
• 👤 Fire opal and living stone lovers

Measurements and Shipping

Pendant length: 5.1 cm (about the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin, just slightly larger). Pendant only — chain sold separately — choose the length and thickness of silver chain you prefer from our link collections.

This pendant is made to order — prepared in ~7-10 business days. Shipping 2-3 business days once ready.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can purchase a sterling silver chain in any length you prefer — from 40 cm to 60 cm — from our store.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: An opal with flashes of green, orange, and red fire. It's a living stone — each example is completely unique. It plays with light and shifts colors depending on the angle. Ancients associated it with visions and magic.

Q: How do I care for a fire opal?
A: Avoid soapy water, chlorine, and perfumes. Store in a dry case. Clean with a soft microfiber cloth. The stone is delicate — don't press or strike it against hard surfaces.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or just pieces you've moved on from — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer, no obligation.

Made-to-order sea turtle from Taxco — when it's gone, it's gone.