Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Pendant with Green Fire Opal — Taxco .950

Five centuries of Taxco silversmithing in the palm of your hand — the Aztec Calendar reborn in silver and fire opal.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with 950 Hallmark
• Technique: Combined — Lost-wax casting + Hand-set stone
• Design: Aztec Calendar + Silver cross
• Stone: Fire Opal, deep green tone
• Weight: 6.2 g
• Dimensions: 4.5 cm long × 1.5 cm wide
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This 4.5 cm pendant is a visual tribute to Aztec cosmology. The Aztec Calendar — the Sun Stone — carved in relief onto .950 silver, dialogues with the silver cross that crowns the piece, an encounter of two worlds. The green fire opal, hand-set at the base, captures light as obsidian once did in prehispanic temples. Each time you wear it, you carry a thousand years of Mesoamerican wisdom, reinterpreted by the master silversmiths of Taxco.

The combined technique — lost-wax casting for the calendar relief, manual stone-setting — backs its authenticity. Sterling .950 (the 950 hallmark engraved) is purer than .925, softer and more resonant. In Taxco, this purity is an act of craft: it allows deeper reliefs, details that don't blur. Your pendant is not a reproduction — it's an act of continuity with 500 years of Taxco silversmithing.

Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero, is the world's capital of artisanal silver. The Arte Taxco story begins in that tradition: every piece we create honors five centuries of masters who chose silver as their language. This prehispanic pendant is yours because we believe art doesn't belong in a museum — it belongs to those who love it.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950, purer than .925
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in relief — symbol of ancestral wisdom
• ✦ Green fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Versatile size: 4.5 cm, visible without overwhelming
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 History and prehispanic art lovers
• 💍 Spiritual and purposeful wear
• 👤 Taxco travelers and collectors

Dimensions & Shipping

Important: This pendant measures 4.5 cm long × 1.5 cm wide. Pendant only — chain not included. Choose a .925 silver chain in 45, 50, or 55 cm lengths to suit your height and preference. Ships 2-3 business days. Questions about chains? Email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% of original price, no expiration. Sterling .950 holds its worth. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. We offer .925 sterling silver chains in 45, 50, and 55 cm lengths so you can choose what suits you best. Check availability and pricing at hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A vibrant variety of opal with brilliant color play, typically in greens and reds. Opal is more delicate than other stones; avoid sudden temperature changes.

Q: What's the difference between .950 and .925 silver?
A: .950 is 95% pure (5% alloy), .925 is 92.5% pure (7.5% alloy). .950 is softer, more resonant, and allows deeper reliefs. Both are authentic; .950 is the choice of the silversmith who seeks maximum purity.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you'd like to recover value on — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll quote you, no obligation.

The Aztec Calendar returns to Taxco, five centuries later.