{"product_id":"dije-luna-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco","title":"Moon Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe moon of Taxco around your neck — protection and mystery in green-yellow fire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, green-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Pre-Hispanic moon with face profile\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasure: Length 4.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade-to-order available\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant tells the story of the moon as a guardian — a symbol that pre-Hispanic peoples revered and that Taxco continues to carve with devotion. The green-yellow fire opal glows like a night gem when you wear it, the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin, distinctive enough that everyone will notice you carry something with soul. The profile face is carved in .950 silver, the purest form, with details that give depth to each feature — alert eyes, sharp nose, the serenity of one looking inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003estone inlay\u003c\/a\u003e is an act of patience: each small fragment of opal is placed individually into the cavity designed for it, with no machines, no rushing. The .950 silver with its hallmark ensures that stone will remain secure for generations to come. This is the work of Taxco — not just to shape, but to give permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of silverwork for 500 years. Since the Spanish discovered the mines in the sixteenth century, our artisans have perfected techniques that the world still cannot match. Every pendant that leaves a workshop here carries that legacy in its hands — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Art Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of honoring that tradition without inventing it. The moon is not fiction; it is the guide that our ancestors venerated, and today we set it in fire opal because we know that the sacred deserves beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If at any moment you decide you no longer want this pendant, we buy back your silver whenever you choose — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire opal hand-set in green-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pre-Hispanic lunar design with character\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Made-to-order available\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those seeking a piece with ancestral meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Nighttime protection and spiritual connection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco handcrafted jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant measures 4.1 cm in length — about the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can wear it with any silver chain you already own (45 to 55 cm is standard for resting on the chest). Ships in 2-3 business days. For custom sizing, write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e — we make adjustments in ~2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration date. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant only. We recommend a 45-55 cm silver chain that you already own or can purchase separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why hand inlay instead of press setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Taxco inlay places each stone without machines — greater precision and respect for the opal's natural form. It's slower, but it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fragile is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's natural stone, not glass. Avoid direct impacts and sudden temperature changes. With normal care (store in a case), it will last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or silver from any source — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and approximate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe moon of Taxco awaits your neck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51507612090614,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005332","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005332_1.jpg?v=1787619948","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-luna-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}