Sterling Silver Pendant Cross & Prehispanic Symbol — Fire Opal Taxco

Faith and 500 years of Taxco silversmithing, united in one spiritual piece.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined — lost-wax casting and hand-set engravings
• Design: Relief cross + circular prehispanic symbol
• Stone: Fire Opal — blue-green tones
• Dimensions: 4.7 cm long × 1.7 cm wide
• Weight: 6.6 grams
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only
• Custom-made in Taxco
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant merges two spiritual worlds in silver: the cross as a symbol of Christian faith, and the prehispanic circle with its ancient glyphs — a visual declaration of deep cultural roots. The blue fire opal shifts in tone with every movement, adding mystery to each gesture. It's a piece for those who wish to carry both spirituality and the cultural identity of Taxco. At 4.7 cm long, it hangs proportioned on the chest — visible yet intimate.

Cast in .950 sterling silver, the highest purity in commercial silver — and stamped with the hallmark that certifies its authenticity. The combined technique ensures the cross relief is clean and precise, while the fire opal setting is done by hand, stone by stone, guaranteeing every facet shines. The prehispanic symbol is not decoration: it represents centuries of silversmithing in Taxco, the same region where the Aztecs once mastered the craft of silver.

Taxco: 500 years as the world's capital of artisanal silver. Since the conquest, the silversmiths of Guerrero have fused European techniques with indigenous symbols, creating a unique visual language. This piece is heir to that tradition. Every pendant we craft for you carries the history of Arte Taxco silversmithing, where faith and craft meet in every solder joint.

Buy risk-free with the Lifetime Buyback Program: we repurchase your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration or paperwork. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark — hypoallergenic
• ✦ Combined technique: precision casting + hand-set engravings
• ✦ Blue Fire Opal — stone of light and movement
• ✦ Custom-made in Taxco — one-of-a-kind piece
• ✦ Buyback guarantee up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Spiritual gift with cultural roots
• 💍 Those who honor faith and prehispanic heritage
• 👤 Collectors of sacred silver symbols

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 4.7 cm × Width: 1.7 cm. Pendant only — chain sold separately — choose a silver chain from our catalog or use your own. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom-made in ~2 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx

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 about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can purchase a silver chain separately or use your own. Recommendation: a 45–50 cm figaro link chain hangs perfectly.

Q: Can I request a different size?
A: Yes, it's custom-made. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your exact dimensions before ordering.

Q: What does the prehispanic symbol represent?
A: The glyphs in the lower circle vary by design — they may represent Aztec dates or deities. Verify with us before purchasing if you have a specific symbol in mind.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and details.

A pendant that carries faith, identity, and 500 years of Taxco silversmithing — once it's gone, it's gone.