{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-955","title":"Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec Calendar at your throat — five centuries of Taxco silvercraft in one powerful pendant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — cast relief with hand-finished detail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar — pre-Columbian glyphs and symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal multicolor, hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Pendant only — chain sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pendant that speaks. The Aztec Calendar is not merely geometry — it is cosmology, the thirteen heavens and nine underworlds, the Fifth Sun that the Mexica believed alive. Cast in .950 silver from Taxco — a metal the ancients never knew, yet one that honors their memory today — this pendant brings pre-Columbian symbolism into the present moment. The multicolor fire opal captures that duality: fire and water, refracted light, the gleam of the sacred made tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe technique is combined: a solid structure born from mold casting, ensuring unbreakable durability. Then the artisan's hand takes over. Each glyph in the relief is profiled, defined, polished until contrast sings. The stone — fire opal — is set by hand, piece by piece, without industrial press. These are choices only a human can make. This is why such a pendant is not merely an accessory; it is a talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for five centuries. When you buy a piece from Arte Taxco, you buy not just an object — you buy that craft, that origin, that promise. Every detail, from the .950 hallmark to the polish of each opal, carries Taxco's signature into your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo chain included: the price is for the pendant alone, so you choose the chain that speaks to your style — thickness, link type, length. (We have options in the shop.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 sterling — superior purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar in relief — pre-Columbian symbol of power\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire Opal multicolor — each pendant unique in its play of color\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Combined technique — cast and hand-finished detail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35% — no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Lovers of pre-Columbian cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Collectors of Taxco artisanal silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Talisman of ancestral power and connection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePendant size: \u003cstrong\u003e4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — visible presence at the chest. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your own from the shop or use one you already own. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US. Custom orders available — email \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 decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration ever. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all 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 alone. Choose the chain that best complements your style — link thickness, type, and length are entirely up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does combined technique mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The pendant is cast in a mold for a solid, durable structure. Then every glyph and detail is hand-finished with tools. The stone is set individually — no industrial press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fragile is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fire opal is softer than many stones. Avoid hard impact, don't soak it in cold water suddenly (temperature shock can crack it), and store it dry. With care, it lasts a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or broken pieces — we buy them back. Send photos and inquire: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e. No expiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA symbol that transcends — silver that endures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51657642737910,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006132","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789574155249-a8lb0_1.jpg?v=1789574626","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-955","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}