Pendant Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar with Fire Opal .950

The Aztec Calendar on your chest — 5 cm of prehispanic history in .950 silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting + hand-set stone
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor
• Design: Aztec Calendar in relief
• Dimensions: 5 cm long × 17 cm wide (pendant only)
• Finish: Polished bright
• Weight: 7 g
• Chain not included — pendant only · choose your own chain
• Made to order — unique piece
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the splendor of the Aztec Calendar, the 20-sign wheel that governed time in Mesoamerican cosmology. The relief in .950 silver restores every precision of the original stone — each line, each day sign, each solar ray radiating from the center. It's a conversation piece. The multicolor fire opal adds dimension: reds, greens, and golds that shift with light, as if the stone itself holds the fire of the fifth sun.

.950 sterling silver means higher purity than .925 — more precious metal per gram, a brightness that lasts. The Mexican .950 hallmark certifies it's authentic. The combined technique — casting for the solid form, hand-setting of the stone — is Taxco's signature: machines don't do this. Every pendant from Taxco passes through the hands of artisans who learned the craft from their ancestors.

Taxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that craft: from colonial times when Taxco was a mining center, to today, when silver is worked with the same precision as centuries ago. Every pendant is an act of continuity. The Aztec Calendar in .950 silver is a reminder that you're wearing a tradition around your neck.

Buy risk-free with our Lifetime Buyback Program. When you decide this piece isn't for you anymore, we buy it back in store credit up to 35%, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — superior purity
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in relief with jeweler's detail
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor hand-set in place
• ✦ Made to order — your unique piece
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% · No expiration · Your silver matters

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who honor prehispanic heritage
• 💍 A gift with ancestral meaning
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco jewelry

Dimensions & Shipping

The pendant is 5 cm long × 17 cm wide — notable size, clear presence. Sold as pendant only; chain is separate so you can choose what works best with your style. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order in ~3 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy your pendant back whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the .950 silver pendant only. You can add a silver chain of your choice, or use one you already own.

Q: How big does the pendant look when worn?
A: 5 cm long is notable — about the size of a large coin. Clear presence on the neck, definitely noticeable.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Fire opal is more delicate than turquoise or onyx. Avoid sharp blows and sudden temperature changes. With normal care, it will last for years. If you have concerns, write us before purchasing.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Use?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've decided not to wear — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and approximate weight. The Aztec Calendar in .950 silver is a one-of-a-kind piece — when it's gone, it's gone. Order today.