Aztec Calendar Pendant in Silver with Fire Opal

Mexico's most iconic prehispanic symbol, at your neck — Taxco's history in every detail.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — hand-set stone and artisanal silver work
• Design: Aztec Calendar in relief with inlaid stone
• Stone: Fire Opal sky blue and onyx in deep tones
• Dimensions: 4 cm long × 2.4 cm wide
• Weight: 5.8 g
• Finish: Polished bright with dimensional detail
• IMPORTANT: Pendant ONLY — chain sold separately.
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant carries the Aztec Calendar — the 52-year wheel that tracked time for ancient Mexico — in a composition blending prehispanic geometry with modern sensibility. The sky-blue fire opal is no accident: its iridescence echoes the sacred reflections the Aztecs saw in obsidian and jade. Each line is hand-carved into silver, and the stones are set individually to reinforce the symbol's symmetry. It's a piece for those who honor their roots.

Crafted in Taxco's silversmithing tradition — 500 years of craft where artisans master techniques preserved in few places worldwide. The blend of hand-setting and artisanal polish gives this piece its visual weight and durability. The .925 silver with its hallmark is your proof of authenticity.

The Aztec Calendar is more than a symbol: it's a bridge between past and present, between prehispanic cosmology and your personal story. Wearing it means carrying 500 years of Mexican culture and Taxco's craft in every moment.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Prehispanic design inspired by the Aztec Calendar
• ✦ Sky-blue Fire Opal + onyx hand-set in silver
• ✦ Combined technique of setting and silver work
• ✦ Lifetime Buyback: your silver always worth up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who honor prehispanic Mexican roots
• 💍 Special occasions and meaningful gifts
• 👤 Collectors of ancestral symbols

Dimensions & Shipping

The pendant measures 4 cm long × 2.4 cm wide — a size that looks beautiful at the neck, neither too large nor subtle. Pendant ONLY — chain is NOT included. You can choose a .925 silver chain (45, 50, or 55 cm) from our store, or pair it with your own. Ships in 2–3 business days to Mexico and the US.

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. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only. We offer .925 silver chains in 45, 50, and 55 cm separately, or you can use your own. We recommend silver chain to match quality and color.

Q: What is Fire Opal?
A: A type of opal with natural sky-blue iridescence — different from diamond or sapphire. Its beauty lies in optical reflections that shift with light; every angle reveals a different tone.

Q: Can it be custom-ordered?
A: Yes. If you'd like a different chain length included, or changes to size or finish, email hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Have Silver You Don't Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pendants you've outgrown — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and get your offer.

Aztec Calendar in Taxco silver — symbol and craft in one piece.