Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant — Opala de Fuego — Taxco

The Aztec calendar on your chest — a symbol of cosmos and power, in Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Mexican Hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting and hand-set stone
• Design: Aztec calendar in relief with 20 signs
• Stone: Yellow Fire Opal
• Setting: Iridescent mother-of-pearl frame
• Dimensions: 4 cm long × 2.1 cm wide
• Weight: 5.4 g
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant carries the ancestral power of the Aztec calendar, one of the most iconic symbols of Mesoamerican cosmology. The relief shows the 20 zodiacal signs surrounding the central sun, each stroke carved with precision in the heart of Taxco. The .950 silver frames an iridescent mother-of-pearl setting with yellow fire opal — a combination that makes the design glow with warm light and movement. Every time you wear it, you wear 500 years of Mexican silversmithing against your chest.

The technique is combined: the round form comes from controlled casting, and the setting of the fire opal and mother-of-pearl is done by hand, stone by stone. The .950 hallmark certifies authentic silver, purer than standard sterling .925. This level of purity is rare in modern jewelry and signals collection-grade work — certificate of authenticity included.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that craft brought to perfection — every piece you make today is heir to that tradition. Pendants like this, with Prehispanic designs, are the modern way to keep Mesoamerican memory alive in jewelry that gets passed down.

Buy risk-free: if you change your mind, we buy back your pendant in store credit up to 35%, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling Silver .950 — exceptional purity
• ✦ Aztec calendar in hand-carved relief
• ✦ Yellow Fire Opal + iridescent mother-of-pearl frame
• ✦ Combined technique: casting + individual stone setting
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% — your silver always has value

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with cultural roots
• 💍 Anyone drawn to Prehispanic cosmology
• 👤 Taxco jewelry collectors

Dimensions & Shipping

The pendant measures 4 cm long × 2.1 cm wide — about the size of a large coin. Sold without chain: the price you see is for the pendant only. You can add a silver chain of your choice at checkout, or use one you already own. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom sizing? Write hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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 it come with a chain?
A: No, this is the pendant only at 4 cm. The chain is separate, but you can choose the length and style you prefer.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with yellow and red flashes. This pendant features a yellow fire opal, surrounded by iridescent mother-of-pearl that amplifies its natural glow.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925?
A: .950 silver is purer — 95% pure silver vs 92.5% in standard sterling. It's rarer, worth more in buyback, and marks collection-grade jewelry.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or damaged silver — we buy it back. Write hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of the piece and its condition.

An ancestral symbol in Taxco silver — bought back when you choose.