Narwhal Pendant Sterling Silver .950 Fire Opal — Taxco

A narwhal in silver that swims through your story — marine, magical, and genuine.

Specifications

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark — highest purity
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Design: Narwhal with sculptural relief details
• Stone: Fire Opal, sky-blue tone
• Dimensions: 4.7 cm long
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Weight: 8.3 g
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This narwhal is born from the purest silver — .950 — and from the hands of Taxco artisans who understand that every line matters. The sky-blue fire opal is not decoration: each fragment is set individually into the silver sheet, creating a play of light that only natural stone can achieve. At 4.7 cm, it is a pendant that is seen — that is noticed — without being loud. It is for someone who knows that the marine world does not need to shout to be powerful.

.950 sterling is the most refined silver in Taxco jewelry-making. It is not common .925: it is the commitment of the most rigorous workshops, the one that says "there are no shortcuts here." Every piece that leaves Taxco with this mark carries 500 years of craft in its hands — from the melting to the final setting, where the opal finds its place without pressure, without machines to break it. Hand stone inlay is a conversation between artisan and material: test, adjust, solder with precision.

Taxco is not just a name on silver. It is the only place in the world where artisanal jewelry-making persists, generation after generation, despite the fact that crafting jewelry this way is slower, more expensive, more difficult. This narwhal is part of that 500-year story. Each one that exists is an affirmation that craft still matters — that stone set by hand has a value no mold can replicate.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 Sterling — the purest silver from Taxco, maximum durability
• ✦ Fire opal sky-blue, hand-set into silver
• ✦ Narwhal design — unique presence, visible at the neck
• ✦ No chain included: choose your own silver chain
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Gifts with history and craft
• 👤 Lovers of marine life and artisanal work
• 🕛 Daily wear with presence

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.7 cm long — approximately the size of a large coin, visible at the neck without being intrusive. Sold without chain: the price is for the pendant only. You can choose a silver chain separately from our store (.925 or .950, various gauges). Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US. Made-to-order pieces: ~2 weeks — email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. When you decide this narwhal is no longer for you, we buy it back in store credit up to 35%, no expiration, no conditions. Learn all about our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. We offer .925 and .950 silver chains separately, in various gauges and lengths — email us for guidance.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: It is described as fire opal. If you have questions about the exact origin of the stone before purchasing, contact us — we want you to trust what you wear.

Q: Why is .950 silver different from .925?
A: .950 contains 95% pure silver (vs. 92.5% in .925). It is softer, more malleable for delicate techniques like hand stone inlay, and has a deeper lustre. In Taxco it is the hallmark of maximum craftsmanship.

Have Silver You No Longer Use?

Old silver, damaged pieces, or family heirlooms — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with weight and purity details.

A narwhal in .950 silver — when you find one, you know it comes from Taxco.