Lizard Prehispanic Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal

The wisdom of Tenochtitlan at your chest: fire lizard, symbol of transformation.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Stone inlay — hand-set engrave
• Stone: Multicolor fire opal
• Design: Prehispanic lizard
• Length: 5.7 cm
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Weight: 9.6 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant evokes prehispanic iconography from Mesoamerica: the lizard as a symbol of earth and renewal. Cast in .950 sterling silver with a fire opal hand-set into the body, each facet of the stone blazes in reds, oranges, and golds — as if carrying the sacred fire of the ancients. At 5.7 cm long, it's visible without being showy, perfect for someone who understands that jewelry tells stories.

The .950 sterling that anchors this design bears the official hallmark, your guarantee of authenticity. Fire opal is a living stone: its colors dance with the light, reminding you each day that nothing is permanent — everything transforms. The setting is manual craftsmanship — each pressure point of silver was placed by hands trained in Taxco, where this stone inlay technique has roots stretching back five centuries.

Taxco is not just a place; it is the living heart of Mexican silvercraft since the 16th century. This prehispanic lizard, reinterpreted in modern sterling, bridges that ancestral heritage with the silversmith tradition Cortés discovered in these mountains. The Arte Taxco story is the story of honoring that legacy.

Buy risk-free. When you decide to move on, we buy back your pendant up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal — no two stones are alike
• ✦ Hand-set stone, Taxco craftsmanship
• ✦ Prehispanic design with ancestral symbolism
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of prehispanic mythology
• 💍 Men who value artisanal craftsmanship
• 👤 Collectors of symbols and stories

Measurements and Shipping

Pendant length: 5.7 cm (chain not included). Sold as pendant only — choose your own chain length and style. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom work or adjustments: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant. We sell sterling silver chains separately so you can choose your own length and style.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes. Fire opal is natural stone with vivid colors; each one varies in intensity. It is not synthetic or cubic zirconia. If you have questions about the stone, write us before you purchase.

Q: What's the difference between .950 and .925 silver?
A: .950 is purer silver (95% pure vs. 92.5% in .925). It resists oxidation better and weighs more — ideal for delicate stone settings like this one. It costs more, but the value endures.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or broken jewelry — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll quote you.

Prehispanic lizard pendant — each stone is unique; when the fire opal is gone, so is the piece.