Sterling Silver Scarab Pendant with Green Fire Opal — Taxco

The Taxco scarab: symbol of transformation, cast in silver and green stone.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire opal, green tone
• Design: Articulated scarab with relief detail
• Weight: 7.9 g
• Dimensions: 5.3 cm long
• Includes: Pendant only (no chain)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This scarab pendant carries ancestral meaning. The scarab has symbolized rebirth and protection since pre-Hispanic times, and in Taxco it is reinterpreted as a jewel combining sterling silver casting with the delicate inlay of fire opal. At 5.3 cm long, the scale is generous — it commands presence when worn, yet remains wearable. Each segment of the carapace glows with the luminous green of fire opal, while the legs and head relief capture light with every movement.

Sterling .925 with its authentic hallmark is the perfect canvas for lost-wax casting technique, which allows precision in every line and texture. The fire opal, with its play of deep greens, is inlaid by hand into the carapace segments — each stone placed individually, a craft only Taxco artisans master. This is not machine-made; this is confirmed craftsmanship.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is one of a people who chose silver as identity, generation after generation. This scarab pendant honors that tradition: it is solid, it is honest, it is from Taxco. When you wear it, you carry five centuries of craft.

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.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Green fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Precision casting in Taxco
• ✦ Striking 5.3 cm scale
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Men who honor ancestral symbols
• 💍 Gifts with purpose and meaning
• 👤 Anyone seeking true artisanal authenticity

Dimensions & Shipping

Length: 5.3 cm (5 mm width at carapace). This pendant is sold without chain — pendant price only. Pair with any sterling silver chain, 45–60 cm length. Ships 2–3 business days. Handmade to order: allow 5–7 days for preparation.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in electronic credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this include a chain?
R: No, pendant only. We recommend a 45–60 cm sterling silver chain to showcase it. Email hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations.

Q: Why hand-set inlay?
R: Each fire opal stone is placed by hand into the carapace segments, no machinery. This is the work of a trained Taxco artisan — that's why every pendant is one-of-a-kind.

Q: What does the scarab mean?
R: In pre-Hispanic cultures, the scarab symbolizes transformation, rebirth, and protection. In Taxco silver, it's a reminder that ancient symbols never lose their power.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or damaged jewelry — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you a fair offer in no-expiration store credit.

Handmade in Taxco — once it's gone, it's gone.