Silver Sailboat Pendant Calado Taxco .925 — 3.7 cm

A sailboat in silver, carved in the heart of Taxco's craft.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Calado (hand-cut)
• Design: Three-sail sailboat
• Length: 3.7 cm
• Width: Variable across sails
• Weight: 3.6 g
• No chain included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This sailboat pendant captures freedom in three lines of silver. Each sail was cut by hand with a jeweler's saw — a technique demanding the precision of a watchmaker. One mistake in the line ruins the entire piece. That's why every pendant is different: the silversmith's hand is irreplaceable. At just 3.7 cm long, it sits proportioned without overwhelming, perfect for layering or for those seeking a talisman both discreet and narrative-rich.

Authentic sterling .925, marked with the hallmark — Taxco's seal. The calado technique is a direct heir to medieval European goldsmithing, but in Taxco it found its own voice: bolder, more geometric, more nautical. This sailboat floats in a tradition of 500 years of silversmithing where every cut is an irreversible decision. Learn about Taxco techniques.

Taxco, Guerrero — five centuries as the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. Here the pendant was born as democratic jewelry: accessible, meaningful, crafted with the same skill as a tiara. The Arte Taxco story is the story of silversmiths who chose refinement over speed.

Buy risk-free. Your silver sailboat always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .925 authentic silver with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-cut calado: Taxco's signature precision technique
• ✦ Pendant without chain — pair it with your favorite chain
• ✦ 3.7 cm height: perfect size for layering
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Ideal For

• 💍 Those who dream of journeys and freedom
• 👤 Sailors, navigators, and horizon-dreamers
• 🎁 Pendant layering or solo with your favorite chain

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 3.7 cm in length. Ships without a chain — pair it with any chain you prefer (adjust length to your neck or wrist). Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: small lead time possible. We'll confirm.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can use your own chain or purchase one from us — write to hola@artetaxco.mx for options.

Q: What is calado?
A: A jewelry technique where the silversmith cuts the design using a jeweler's saw. No press, no machine — only precision and patience. Every cut is final: no room for error.

Q: Why is Taxco different?
A: Taxco has spent 500 years perfecting its craft. This sailboat pendant nods to that tradition: small in size, infinite in technique.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, damaged pieces, or heirlooms — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make an offer.

Hand-cut sailboat — when it's gone, you wait for the next batch.