Sterling Silver .950 Pendant with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco Prehispanic

Prehispanic mysticism on your chest: .950 silver and fire opal caught in the light.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with Taxco hallmark
• Technique: Stone inlay and granulated relief
• Stone: Natural fire opal, blue tone
• Design: Circular prehispanic motif
• Length: 4.7 cm
• Weight: 8.2 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .950 Quinto
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a visual gateway: the blue fire opal floats in the center, surrounded by a circular design that echoes the prehispanic seals of Mesoamerica. The .950 silver — purer than standard .925 — carries a granulated relief that catches light like woven ancestral thread. At 4.7 cm long, it is notable enough to be seen when worn, without overwhelming. Each piece is unique because the stone inlay is done by hand: no two opals are alike, and color varies naturally between deep blues and iridescent greens.

The inlay technique — fitting the stone without a frame, only the setting — comes from Taxco's silversmith craft, which has carved silver for 500 years. The .950 silver we use here comes with a certificate of authenticity: it is the Quinto of Taxco, the guarantee that what you see is pure silver. Fire opal is natural stone, not synthetic: each vein of color is an accident of nature.

Taxco is no accident either. The city has lived by silver for five centuries. When you buy a pendant from Arte Taxco, you carry not just a piece; you carry the legacy of artisans who inherited the craft from their grandparents, and their grandparents from the colonial era. The prehispanic relief in this pendant is not invented decoration: it is a dialogue between colonial silver and the symbols that Mesoamerica left carved in memory.

Buy risk-free. If one day you decide this piece is no longer for you, we buy back your pendant whenever you wish, in store credit, up to 35% of the original price, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling with Taxco hallmark
• ✦ Natural blue fire opal, hand-set
• ✦ Prehispanic motif: 4.7 cm of visual impact
• ✦ Each pendant is unique (natural stone, no two alike)
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with ancestral meaning
• 💍 Special occasions and formal wear
• 👤 Anyone who loves prehispanic art and authentic silver

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.7 cm in length. This is the size you see when worn on a chain: notable without being bulky, like a large coin. This is PENDANT ONLY, chain not included. You can use a chain you already have or contact us for recommendations. Ships 2-3 business days anywhere in Mexico and North America.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only. You can use any chain you already have, or reach out for chain recommendations.

Q: Is the fire opal authentic?
A: Yes, it is natural stone. Color varies slightly from piece to piece because no two opals are alike. If you have questions before buying, email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: Why is .950 silver so important?
A: It is purer than typical .925 silver. Less alloy, more authentic silver. On a Taxco pendant with natural stone, that purity adds value and durability.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, broken jewelry — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will make you an offer in store credit.

Unique .950 pendant with fire opal — once it is gone, it is gone.