Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950 Silver

Aztec cosmology on your chest: 500 years of Taxco silvercraft in .950 silver.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with Mexico Hallmark
• Technique: Combined (cast relief + hand-set stone)
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Design: Aztec Calendar in relief
• Dimensions: 4.8 cm long × 1.7 cm wide
• Weight: 6.7 g
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant honors the Aztec cosmology, where the Calendar marks the eighteen veintenas of time. Crafted in .950 silver — purer than .925 — the classic design cradles a fire opal that shifts color in light: red, orange, green, blue in a single crystal. The combined technique merges the solidity of lost-wax casting with the artisanal touch of hand-setting, ensuring each piece is truly one-of-a-kind.

The .950 silver bears the Mexico Hallmark (official authenticity mark), certifying superior purity. This is no fleeting fashion pendant: it is an amulet connecting to 500 years of Taxco silvercraft, the world capital of artisanal silver. Lost-wax casting — the technique that forms the Calendar — is direct heritage from Prehispanic craft, adapted by Taxco's master silversmiths since the 16th century.

Fire opal is living stone — each one is different. Its iridescent color play has captivated since antiquity. This pendant is substantial (4.8 cm long) — it reads beautifully worn, even without a heavy chain. Perfect for someone seeking a symbol that shows, not a hidden charm.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide to sell or trade your pendant, we buy it back in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 Silver: higher purity than .925, more valuable
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in relief: symbol of Prehispanic cosmology
• ✦ Fire Opal: each stone brings its own unique color play
• ✦ Handcrafted in Taxco: 500 years of silver tradition
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%: your investment is secure

Perfect For

• 💍 Lovers of Prehispanic history and timeless design
• 👤 Fire opal enthusiasts and collectors
• 🎁 Gifts with spiritual and cultural meaning

Dimensions & Shipping

4.8 cm long × 1.7 cm wide. Sold pendant only, no chain included. Pair it with any silver chain (45–50 cm recommended for heart-level wear). Ships 2–3 business days. Custom orders: email hola@artetaxco.mx for lead times.

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 the price include a chain?
A: No. You're purchasing the 4.8 cm pendant. Add a silver chain separately — we recommend .925 silver, 45–50 cm, for balanced wear.

Q: Is each fire opal different?
A: Yes. Fire opal is natural stone with its own iridescent play. Your pendant will have a unique color signature — no two are identical.

Q: What is combined technique?
A: Lost-wax casting for the Calendar (solid form, sharp detail) + hand-setting of the opal (each stone placed individually). It blends craft precision with artisanal customization.

Do You Have Old Silver?

Old, inherited, or unworn silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos for instant pricing.

Limited .950 silver pendant with fire opal — once it sells, it's gone.