Aztec Calendar Pendant Silver 950 with Fire Opal

The most iconic symbol of Mesoamerica, at your neck — messenger of cycles and ancestral energy.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with certified hallmark
• Technique: Combined — precision casting + hand-set stone
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Design: Aztec Calendar with prehispanic detail
• Finish: Polished bright with engraved relief
• Weight: 6 g
• Dimensions: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant carries the Aztec Calendar — one of the most sophisticated creations of prehispanic civilization — in .950 silver, the highest purity Taxco has mastered. The Calendar is not mere ornament: it is a map of the cosmic cycles that governed life, harvest, and ceremony. Each glyph engraved in relief tells the story of 500 years of astronomical knowledge the Mexicas achieved without compass or telescope.

The multicolor fire opal surrounding it plays with greens, yellows, and oranges — as if the fire of the Fifth Sun itself dances in the stone. The technique is combined: lost-wax casting for precision to capture the calendar's intricacy, and hand-setting of the stone, where each contact point is soldered by hand. Though not filigree, lost-wax casting demands extreme skill — one mold error ruins weeks of work.

Taxco has been the heart of Mexican silversmithing since the 16th century, but its roots run deeper: today's silversmiths inherit the prehispanic vision of transforming silver into symbols of power and meaning. This pendant is a conversation between two eras — Aztec wisdom and the mastery of modern craft. The Arte Taxco story is woven into every pendant born in Taxco.

Buy risk-free with our Lifetime Buyback Program. We buy your piece back whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 silver — the highest purity of Taxco
• ✦ Aztec Calendar engraved with precision
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor hand-set
• ✦ 4 cm pendant — visible, versatile, a conversation piece
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Those who connect with prehispanic cosmology
• 🎁 Gifts with cultural depth
• 👤 Lovers of symbolic jewelry

Measurements and Shipping

The pendant measures 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide — about the size of a large coin, visible without overwhelming. Sold as the pendant only; chain sold separately. Choose a figaro, link, or delicate chain to match your style. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom work or changes: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, the pendant is sold alone so you can pair it with the chain of your choice. We carry options, or use one you already own.

Q: What does the Aztec Calendar mean?
A: It is the symbol of the Fifth Sun — the current world in Mexica cosmology. It represents cycles of time, seasons, and cosmic balance. Each glyph carries an astronomical and sacred meaning.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes, it is natural fire opal with multicolor fire play. Like all stones, tone may vary slightly between pieces. If you have questions about origin, write us before purchasing.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back in store credit, no expiration. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Prehispanic symbol, Taxco craft, silver that always holds value.