Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal

Aztec cosmology around your neck: sacred stone and eternal symbol.

Features

• Material: Authentic sterling silver .950 with Mexico hallmark
• Technique: Combined (hand-set + relief engraving)
• Stone: White fire opal, natural
• Design: Aztec Calendar + Prehispanic Cross
• Measurements: Length 4.7 cm × width 1.7 cm
• Weight: 6.9 g
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant bridges two worlds: the spiritual depth of the Aztec Calendar—one of Mesoamerica's most recognizable symbols—engraved in relief on sterling silver, and the prehispanic cross that crowns the composition. White fire opal catches the light with flashes that echo the sacred fire of ancient Mexico. Every detail is hand-assembled in Taxco, where silversmiths inherit techniques rooted in centuries of craftsmanship.

The .950 silver with its Mexico hallmark is your guarantee of authenticity. The hand-set fire opal demands precision: each securing point holds the stone without industrial machinery, respecting the fragility inherent to this mineral. The Aztec Calendar's relief is deep and legible—an act of reverence toward the cosmological knowledge it represents.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. Here was born a tradition that honors both the material and the symbol it carries. This pendant is a reminder of that living legacy: the Arte Taxco story is the story of masters who understand that every piece tells.

Buy risk-free. If ever you decide this pendant is no longer part of your story, we buy it back in store credit—your silver always holds value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with Mexico hallmark
• ✦ White fire opal, natural, set by hand
• ✦ Prehispanic symbol: Aztec Calendar + Cross
• ✦ Sold without chain (choose your preferred length separately)
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with spiritual and cultural meaning
• 💍 Those who honor prehispanic cosmology
• 👤 Wearers of symbolic, artisanal jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

Teardrop pendant: length 4.7 cm × width 1.7 cm (roughly the size of a 10-peso coin). Sold as pendant only, chain not included. You can choose a .925 sterling chain in your preferred length from our store. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom assembly in ~3 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. We offer .925 sterling chains in various lengths—write us for recommendations based on your style.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Yes. It is a delicate mineral requiring care: avoid impacts, saltwater, and sudden temperature changes. With care, it will accompany you for years.

Q: What does the Aztec Calendar mean?
A: It is the symbol of the Mexica cosmos: 20 signs + 5 suns represent cycles of time and creation. In this pendant, crowned by the prehispanic cross, it fuses ancestral spirituality and faith.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or styles no longer in rotation—we buy them back regardless of origin. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and estimated weight.

Hand-assembled in Taxco: each pendant is unique in its finish.