Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal

Aztec cosmology at your throat — a pendant that tells the stories of Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting + hand setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, warm yellow tone
• Design: Aztec Calendar in high relief
• Dimensions: 4.2 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Weight: 6.4 g
• Includes: Pendant only (chain not included)
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the sacred geometry of the Aztec Calendar — the most recognized symbol of Mesoamerican cosmology. At 4.2 cm long, it is large enough to make a statement when worn, yet intimate enough to feel like a personal talisman resting near your heart. The fire opal in warm yellow reinforces the pre-Hispanic connection: the Aztecs revered fire stones as symbols of transformation and renewal. Every detail of the calendar is carved in high relief, revealing the hours of work Taxco artisans pour into mastering this singular technique.

Sterling .950 is purer than .925, giving it a deeper, longer-lasting brilliance. The fire opal is set by hand, ensuring each stone is fixed with individual care — no machines, no shortcuts. Combined casting and hand-setting is the signature of Taxco jewelers: ancestral precision that respects both the geometry of design and the fragility of stone. Certified with the .950 hallmark.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. That is no accident — the blend of tradition, skill, and resource access created a unique ecosystem in Guerrero. Every piece that leaves Taxco carries that heritage. In this pendant, you see the Aztec Calendar filtered through five centuries of silver craft. The Arte Taxco story is part of that lineage.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide this pendant is not for you, we buy back your .950 silver up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — purer, longer-lasting brilliance
• ✦ Yellow Fire Opal set by hand
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in high relief — authentic pre-Hispanic symbol
• ✦ 4.2 cm long: visible, not overwhelming
• ✦ Chain not included — choose your own
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with spiritual and cultural meaning
• 💍 Collectors of pre-Hispanic iconography
• 👤 Those who wear ancestral wisdom with pride

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.2 × 2.2 cm — the size of a large coin, but with presence when worn. Pendant only; chain sold separately. Choose a Taxco sterling chain in your preferred length (45 cm, 50 cm, 55 cm available in shop). Ships 2-3 business days. Made-to-order available: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, 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 pendant ships alone. You can purchase a Taxco sterling chain separately, or use one you already own. If you have a chain you love, this pendant will thread right through.

Q: What is combined technique?
A: The piece is cast in a mold to capture the detailed relief of the Calendar, then the fire opal is set by hand. It merges design precision with artisanal care in every stone.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It is more delicate than some stones. Avoid hard impacts, hot water, and pressure. As a pendant, it is less at risk than a ring, but treat it as the heirloom it is.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and your story.

Aztec Calendar pendant from Taxco — handcrafted, with 500 years of silver tradition behind every line.