Aztec Sun Stone Pendant with Fire Opal — Sterling Silver 950 Taxco

Prehispanic cosmology around your neck: the Sun Stone, symbol of movement and eternity, wrapped in Fire Opal.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — deep relief carving + hand-set engagement
• Stone: Fire Opal, pink tone
• Weight: 7.7 g
• Dimensions: 3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Design: Prehispanic
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant carries the power of the Aztec Sun Stone — the central symbol of the calendar — carved in deep relief into .950 silver and framed by a geometric border where a pink Fire Opal rests. The size is generous (3.5 × 2.2 cm): when worn, the stone becomes the star, visible and luminous against your chest. The combined technique merges profound relief carving with hand-set stonework, creating a piece that honors both prehispanic cosmology and Taxco's five-century silversmith tradition. Every detail reflects precision and reverence for sacred geometry.

The .950 purity intensifies the luster and durability of this design. The Fire Opal — with its interplay of pink and orange tones — captures light like the flame of the Fifth Sun, anchoring the piece to ancestral meaning. This pendant is handcrafted in the workshops of Taxco, where five hundred years of silversmith mastery have perfected every technique, every hammer blow, every setting. It is not mass-produced: it is a craft passed down through generations in the world's silver capital.

Perfect for those who seek to wear meaning — a piece that is visual ritual, not mere ornament. Ideal for purposeful gifts, for connecting with prehispanic roots, or for collectors of timeless design. The Fire Opal speaks to those who embrace transformation and energy; the Sun Stone, to those who honor cosmic cycles.

Buy risk-free: your silver always holds value. Our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases this pendant whenever you wish, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your investment in Taxco silver artistry never loses value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling silver .950 authentic — purer than .925
• ✦ Prehispanic Sun Stone carved in relief
• ✦ Pink Fire Opal hand-set in frame
• ✦ Generous size: 3.5 × 2.2 cm — substantial and visible
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with ancestral meaning
• 💍 Those who honor prehispanic wisdom
• 👤 Collectors of symbolic jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide. Pendant only — choose your own chain in the length and style that suits you best. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom work available: write to hola@artetaxco.mx for personalization.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, the pendant is sold alone. This way you choose the chain that best matches your style — we recommend 45–50 cm in length.

Q: What does the Sun Stone symbolize?
A: It is the symbol of the fifth sun in Aztec cosmology, representing cyclical movement, energy, and renewal. Each cycle is an opportunity for transformation.

Q: Is Fire Opal durable?
A: Fire Opal is more delicate than other stones. Avoid direct impact and prolonged exposure to water or chlorine. With care, it will last for years.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pendants, broken chains — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and receive your valuation instantly.

A pendant that is cosmology, carved in pure Taxco silver.