{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-956","title":"Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950 Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAztec cosmology on your chest: 500 years of Taxco silvercraft in .950 silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Sterling Silver with Mexico Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (cast relief + hand-set stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.8 cm long × 1.7 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: NOT included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe .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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eLost-wax casting\u003c\/a\u003e — the technique that forms the Calendar — is direct heritage from Prehispanic craft, adapted by Taxco's master silversmiths since the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide to sell or trade your pendant, we buy it back 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\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Silver: higher purity than .925, more valuable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar in relief: symbol of Prehispanic cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire Opal: each stone brings its own unique color play\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Handcrafted in Taxco: 500 years of silver tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%: your investment is secure\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Lovers of Prehispanic history and timeless design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Fire opal enthusiasts and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with spiritual and cultural meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.8 cm long × 1.7 cm wide. Sold \u003cstrong\u003ependant only, no chain included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair it with any silver chain (45–50 cm recommended for heart-level wear). Ships 2–3 business days. Custom orders: email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for lead times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, 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 the price include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. You're purchasing the 4.8 cm pendant. Add a silver chain separately — we recommend .925 silver, 45–50 cm, for balanced wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is each fire opal different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Fire opal is natural stone with its own iridescent play. Your pendant will have a unique color signature — no two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Old Silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or unworn silver — we buy it back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos for instant pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited .950 silver pendant with fire opal — once it sells, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51745132413174,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000007457","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790361990778-jtxn3_1.jpg?v=1790362299","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-956","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}