{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-3","title":"Silver Pendant Aztec Calendar with Blue Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec Calendar around your neck — five centuries of silvercraft in 3.5 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (casting + hand setting)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar in relief with blue enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Silver loop\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: NOT included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aztec Calendar is the most iconic prehispanic symbol of Mesoamerica — that 52-cycle wheel that governed time, harvests, and destinies. This pendant brings that power in miniature: the complete wheel in relief over sterling silver, with blue fire opal capturing the energy of the ancient sky. Worn at your neck, it's a statement: you carry the wisdom of ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe technique is combined: silver casting that creates the volume of each calendar ring, followed by hand setting of the fire opal in its central oval. It's not stamped — it's cast, where every detail forms in the mold and is then refined by hand. The blue enamel finish protects the opal while giving it luminous depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has guarded this craft for 500 years — since Spanish arrival found that Guerrero already had prehispanic silver mining. The smiths of that era fused European techniques with Aztec iconography, and that fusion is what you hold here: a pendant that is both inheritance and living jewelry. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that fusion, made piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant: \u003cstrong\u003ethis pendant ships without a chain\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's the medallion only, 3.5 cm. Pair it with any .925 silver chain you own (50–60 cm recommended), or email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like a specific one. And when you're ready to move on, your silver retains value: up to 35% in store credit to buyback another piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark, hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic Aztec Calendar design — symbol of power and ancestry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue Fire Opal hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Combined technique: casting + hand setting by Taxco artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback: your silver always holds value up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who love history and prehispanic iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; People with spiritual or ancestral connection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco silver jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is 3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide. \u003cstrong\u003eSold as medallion only, chain not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your own .925 silver chain, 50–60 cm (we recommend a 3–4 mm figaro link for visual balance). Ships within 2-3 business days. For custom sizing or a specific chain recommendation, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Silver is an asset — your jewelry always has worth. \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 come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can wear it on any .925 silver chain you own (50–60 cm), or reach out and we'll recommend one for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the fire opal natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's fire opal with intense blue color, set in protective enamel. If you have questions about the stone's exact origin, contact us before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Silver is cast in a mold (creating the volume and relief of the Calendar), then each stone is hand-set in place. It's more durable than a stamped piece and showcases Taxco's craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited, or from another brand — we'll buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you in store credit with no expiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Aztec Calendar has beaten in Taxco for five centuries. Wear it close.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51651412328694,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006089","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006089_1.jpg?v=1789494708","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-3","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}