Sailor Ship Pendant Sterling Silver with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

Wear the sea around your neck: a silver sailboat and fire opal telling Taxco's story.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with Quinto hallmark
• Technique: Stone inlay and repoussé (cartoneado)
• Stone: Fire Opal in orange
• Length: 4.1 cm
• Weight: 3.3 g
• Includes: Pendant only, chain not included
• Finish: Polished and hand-detailed
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This sailor pendant is a window into Taxco's silversmithing craft. The composition — a ship with billowed sails sailing through waves — is achieved through cartoneado, a technique that creates volume and movement in silver sheet metal. The orange fire opal, hand-set at the center, glows like a sunset over the sea. At 4.1 cm long, it's the perfect size to be the star of your necklace without overwhelming: small but impossible to ignore.

The sterling .925 silver here carries the Quinto — Taxco's mark of authenticity — as your guarantee. Every detail, from the sail relief to the wave lines, was worked by hand. Fire opal is living stone, with its own play of light; each piece has natural variations that make it truly one-of-a-kind. Not synthetic, not glass: it's mined, it's real.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silver. The Arte Taxco story is part of that tradition: every sailor pendant born from our workshops honors the same craftsmanship standard of half a millennium ago. Hand stone inlay — that precision work — cannot be automated. That's why origin matters.

Buy risk-free. When it's time to move on, we buy back your pendant in our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with Taxco Quinto
• ✦ Orange fire opal hand-set into silver
• ✦ Sailor cartoneado: traditional Taxco technique
• ✦ Perfect size: 4.1 cm for everyday wear
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Meaningful gifts — sailors, travelers, ocean lovers
• 💍 Everyday necklace that tells a story
• 👤 Anyone who values authentic Taxco craftsmanship

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 4.1 cm. This price is for the pendant alone — chain sold separately. Choose yours: classic link, silver cord, or twisted cable. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco. Custom made: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your sailor pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your Taxco silver will always have worth. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant come with a chain?
A: No, it's pendant only (4.1 cm). You can choose any chain you like: link, cord, or twisted. Email hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations.

Q: What is cartoneado?
A: A Taxco technique that shapes silver sheet from the back with punches, creating 3D relief. Each piece varies slightly — that's the beauty.

Q: Is fire opal durable?
A: It's natural stone and needs care: avoid hard impact, chlorine, and salt water. With normal care, it lasts for years. If damaged, we can replace it.

Do You Have Silver You're Not Wearing?

Old silver, inherited, or broken pieces — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx for a quote, no obligation.

A real silver sailor pendant, from Taxco to the world.