Sterling Silver .950 Pendant — Aztec Calendar Opal

Ancestral wisdom from Taxco, at your heart.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting and repoussé
• Stone: Green Fire Opal
• Design: Prehispanic calendar with central detail
• Measurements: 3.5 cm length × 2 cm width
• Weight: 7.9 g
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant honors five centuries of Taxco silversmithing and the prehispanic roots that breathe through every piece that leaves its workshops. The sacred calendar — symbol of Aztec cosmology — emerges from hand-repousséed silver, where each line and relief tells the story of ancestral knowledge. The green fire opal, hand-set in silver, captures light as obsidian mirrors once did in the hands of Tenochtitlan priests.

Authentic sterling .950 with its hallmark — the assay that certifies purity. The combined technique of casting and repoussé is hallmark Taxco craftsmanship: silver is cast in mold to create the volume of the calendar, then every detail is hand-hammered, strike by strike, giving depth and movement to the symbols. Not a copy. A conversation between the artisan's hand and five centuries of tradition.

Taxco is not just a place — it is the heart of Mexican artisanal silversmithing. Since 1534, when silver was discovered in the mountains of Guerrero, Taxco's workshops have been guardians of a craft the industrial world nearly forgot. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that resistance — of artisans who chose hand over machine, patience over speed, authenticity over copy.

Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark
• ✦ Green Fire Opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Prehispanic inspiration — Aztec calendar design
• ✦ Taxco combined technique: casting + repoussé
• ✦ Chain not included — choose your own silver chain
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with cultural meaning
• 💍 Lovers of history and tradition
• 👤 Collectors of ethnic and artisanal jewelry

Measurements and Shipping

The pendant measures 3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide — the size of a large coin, visible and memorable at the chest. Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately. Choose a silver chain from our shop or use one you already own. Shipping 2-3 business days throughout Mexico. For chain length questions, write hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Counts

Buy risk-free. We buy back 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 from our shop or use one you already own.

Q: What is the combined technique?
A: Silver is cast in a mold to create the volume of the calendar, then every detail is hand-repousséed and finished by hand. It is the synthesis of two crafts: the precision of casting and the patience of hammering.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: The fire opal we describe is green with reflections. If you have questions about its origin or nature, write us before purchasing.

Do you have old silver?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.

Prehispanic design in .950 silver — once it's gone, it's gone.