Jaguar Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal — Taxco

The sacred jaguar, Prehispanic guardian around your neck.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Design: Prehispanic jaguar with engraved details
• Stone: Fire opal, multicolor
• Length: 4.5 cm
• Weight: 6.3 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This piece rescues the jaguar symbol, protector and hunter in Prehispanic cosmology. At just 4.5 cm long, the pendant commands presence: the hand-set fire opal creates flashes of red, orange, and green that shift with light. Each stone is unique — nature writes the pattern. The reverse reveals repousse work that defines the beast's musculature, a technique Taxco artisans have mastered for centuries.

.950 silver is even purer than .925, a mark of premium quality and authenticity. The hallmark stamped certifies its purity. Hand stone inlay means each gem was placed individually, without press or machine — work that takes hours and forgives no mistakes. This is the gulf between mass production and craft.

Taxco is the cradle of American silverwork: 500 years of masters who work silver like others breathe. The jaguar is no accident — in Taxco, Prehispanic symbols live in the hands of artisans who inherit techniques from their grandparents. This pendant carries that history.

Buy risk-free: if you ever change your mind, we buy back your piece in credit up to 35%, no expiration. Your silver always holds value at Arte Taxco.

Key benefits

• ✦ .950 pure silver with certified hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Unique Prehispanic jaguar design
• ✦ Artisanal repousse visible on reverse
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Gifts with cultural meaning
• 💍 Lovers of Prehispanic symbols
• 👤 Collectors of handmade craft

Measurements and shipping

The pendant measures 4.5 cm long — about the size of a large coin, ideal for visibility when worn. Sold as the pendant only; chain is separate. Pair it with any sterling silver chain of your choice. Ships 2-3 business days. For chain recommendations, write hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. We sell the pendant alone so you choose the chain you love. Contact us for length and thickness recommendations.

Q: Is the opal real?
A: Yes. Fire opal is natural stone; each piece has unique colors and slight tone variations — that's your guarantee it's genuine.

Q: Can I customize it?
A: Yes. This pendant is available made-to-order in .950 silver. Write us for design options and lead time.

Have silver you no longer wear?

Old, inherited, or damaged silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and get your credit with no expiration.

A jaguar in .950 silver and multicolor fire — own a jewel that time only improves.