{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-6","title":"Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAztec cosmology at your throat — a pendant that tells the stories of Taxco.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .950 with .950 hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting + hand setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, warm yellow tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar in high relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.2 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Pendant only (chain not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is part of that lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 — purer, longer-lasting brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Yellow Fire Opal set by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar in high relief — authentic pre-Hispanic symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 4.2 cm long: visible, not overwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Chain not included — choose your own\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with spiritual and cultural meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Collectors of pre-Hispanic iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those who wear ancestral wisdom with pride\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 4.2 × 2.2 cm — the size of a large coin, but with presence when worn. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and your story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAztec Calendar pendant from Taxco — handcrafted, with 500 years of silver tradition behind every line.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51657716400374,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006143","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789578074599-71rbb_1.jpg?v=1789578340","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-6","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}