Prehispanic Butterfly Pendant Silver Repousse — Taxco .950

The prehispanic butterfly, hand-chiseled in Taxco silver — a symbol of transformation at your neck.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: Butterfly with prehispanic geometric pattern
• Weight: 3.1 g
• Size: 2 cm long
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the essence of prehispanic symbolism: the butterfly as a symbol of transformation and rebirth. Taxco repoussé — one of Mexico's most ancient silversmithing techniques — brings each wing to life with geometric patterns that echo Aztec codices. At 2 centimeters long, it's a detail that registers when you wear it, without overwhelming. Perfect for anyone seeking jewelry with deep roots and ancestral meaning.

Authentic .950 sterling silver — the purest silver used in commercial jewelry. The .950 hallmark is your guarantee of authenticity and quality. The repoussé technique requires the artisan to hammer each section from the back with precision punches — no two pendants are exactly alike. Every variation is part of its beauty: proof it was made by hand, not mass-molded.

For over 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silversmithing. The Arte Taxco story is the story of this craft: generations of artisans inheriting and reinventing millennia-old techniques. When you buy a repousse pendant, you're not just buying a piece — you're buying five centuries of mastery.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver — the purest in jewelry
• ✦ Hand-repousse: each piece unique and one-of-a-kind
• ✦ Prehispanic design with ancestral geometry
• ✦ Lightweight (3.1 g) — comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Lovers of prehispanic history and symbolism
• 💍 Personal and meaningful gifts
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco artisan silversmithing

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 2 cm long — approximately the size of a thumbnail. Sold as pendant only; chain is separate — this lets you choose the chain you prefer (thickness, length, style). Ships 2-3 business days. If you'd like help selecting a complementary chain, email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration or conditions. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, it's pendant only. You can add any chain you prefer. Our team helps you choose the right thickness and length — just contact us.

Q: What is repoussé?
A: An ancestral technique where the back of the silver is hammered with punches, creating relief on the front. Each hammer strike is a decision — that's why no two pendants are ever identical.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925?
A: .950 silver is purer (95% pure silver vs. 92.5%). It's ideal for delicate pendants because purer silver is more malleable and accepts ancestral repoussé better. It also rebuys for more.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx">hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you a fair quote.

A hand-repousse pendant made in Taxco — when the technique is ancestral, every piece is an act of artisan resistance.