Sterling Silver Aztec Mandala Pendant with Fire Opal

The sacred symbol of Taxco on your chest. Aztec mandala in pure silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic sterling .950 silver with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting and hand-set stone
• Stone: Fire Opal in orange and red tones
• Design: Prehispanic Aztec mandala
• Size: 3 cm long × 1.7 cm wide
• Finish: High polish with relief detail
• Weight: 3.3 g
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that tells the story of Mesoamerica around your neck. The Aztec mandala is one of the most recognized symbols of Prehispanic cosmology: the Aztec Calendar, the cyclical movement of the universe, the connection between worlds. In this piece, Taxco interprets it in .950 silver — the purest grade — with fire opal set at its heart, like a sacred flame captured in stone.

At 3 cm, the size is just right to showcase the design's complexity without overwhelming: discreet against your chest, striking when light catches it. The combined technique — casting the body and hand-setting the stone — is how Taxco's master artisans honor these ancestral symbols. Each mandala that leaves the workshop is a decision about balance: lines that respect the symbol, volume that doesn't overpower.

Sterling .950 with its hallmark visible on the back — the authenticity guarantee of 500 years of silversmithing in Taxco. The Arte Taxco story is tied to this city since the Spanish conquest, when its silver mines were discovered. Today, the Prehispanic mandala in Taxco silver is an act of reconciliation and memory: reclaiming what is ours, crafting it in authentic silver, making it for those who wear it with respect.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide to part with your pendant, the Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases it for up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — the highest commercial purity
• ✦ Aztec mandala in relief — ancestral symbol of Taxco
• ✦ Fire opal in orange and red, hand-set
• ✦ 3 × 1.7 cm — perfect size for daily wear
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Ideal for

• 💍 Those who connect with Prehispanic history
• 👤 A gift that carries cultural meaning
• 🎁 Daily wear — discreet and powerful

Measurements and shipping

The pendant measures 3 cm long × 1.7 cm wide — about the size of a large coin, but much more striking when worn. This price is for the pendant only; chain sold separately — choose one that matches your style. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom-made in ~3 weeks: write to hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the 3 cm pendant only. You can purchase a chain separately or use one you already own — any length works with this mandala.

Q: What is the hallmark?
A: It's the official seal of silver authenticity. The .950 on the back guarantees the silver is 95% pure — the purest grade sold in jewelry.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Opal requires care: avoid direct blows, sudden temperature changes, and saltwater. Wear it mindfully and it will last for years. If damaged, the silver is always bought back.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything you don't use — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll quote you instantly.

Prehispanic mandala in pure silver — 500 years of Taxco tradition, around your neck.