{"product_id":"dije-plata-950-mandala-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego","title":"Sterling Silver Aztec Mandala Pendant with Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sacred symbol of Taxco on your chest. Aztec mandala in pure silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic sterling .950 silver with .950 hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting and hand-set stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal in orange and red tones\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic Aztec mandala\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 3 cm long × 1.7 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: High polish with relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included — pendant only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .950 with its hallmark visible on the back — the authenticity guarantee of 500 years of silversmithing in Taxco. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide to part with your pendant, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ethe Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases it for up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 — the highest commercial purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec mandala in relief — ancestral symbol of Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire opal in orange and red, hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 3 × 1.7 cm — perfect size for daily wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who connect with Prehispanic history\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; A gift that carries cultural meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Daily wear — discreet and powerful\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e3 cm long × 1.7 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — about the size of a large coin, but much more striking when worn. \u003cstrong\u003eThis price is for the pendant only; chain sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose one that matches your style. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom-made in ~3 weeks: write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration or conditions. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the hallmark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or anything you don't use — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll quote you instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrehispanic mandala in pure silver — 500 years of Taxco tradition, around your neck.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51648033325302,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006081","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006081_1.jpg?v=1789429297","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-950-mandala-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}