Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

The Aztec symbol of time around your neck — fire stone in pure silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting + hand setting)
• Stone: Red Fire Opal, natural
• Design: Aztec Calendar in relief
• Size: 3.6 cm long × 2.1 cm wide
• Weight: 3 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant revives the Aztec Calendar, one of Mesoamerica's most recognizable symbols, cast in pure silver with Fire Opal inlaid at the center. The natural stone's fiery red — with hints of yellow and orange — contrasts against the silver shine to create a piece that commands presence without noise. At 3.6 cm long, it's visible enough as a necklace to be a personal talisman, yet compact enough for any chain you choose.

The combined technique merges casting precision — each Calendar detail carved into the mold — with the hand work of stone setting. In Taxco, where artisan silversmithing has thrived for 500 years, these two methods marry naturally: the molded metal honors the Prehispanic form, and the stone is placed by hand so it won't crack. The result is an object bridging civilizations — Arte Taxco's tradition honors the Aztec legacy without mimicking it.

Fire Opal is a noble, delicate stone, and its rarity adds emotional value. Each piece carries its own inner fire pattern. In Taxco, stones this fine are set by hand, stone by stone, because they are an investment of time and care — never mass production.

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35%, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .925 silver with verifiable hallmark
• ✦ Red Fire Opal: natural stone with unique inner fire
• ✦ Aztec Calendar: symbol of time and ancestral knowledge
• ✦ Pendant only — choose your own chain
• ✦ Guaranteed buyback up to 35% · No expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Those who connect with Prehispanic cosmology
• 👤 Meaningful gifts with historical and spiritual depth
• 🎁 Daily wear on a personal chain of your choice

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant is 3.6 cm long by 2.1 cm wide — about the size of a Mexican $5 coin, a touch larger. Pendant only; chain not included. Pair it with any silver chain 2 mm or thicker. Suggestions: 3 mm ball chain or classic link. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and USA. Questions about which chain fits best? Write 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% — the percentage reflects that it carries stone. No expiration, no fine print. Learn all about the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. We sell the pendant alone so you can choose the chain that suits your style best. We recommend sterling .925 silver, 2–4 mm thick.

Q: Is Fire Opal durable?
A: It's a natural, delicate stone. Avoid impacts, extreme temperature swings, and prolonged water exposure. With normal care it lasts years — it's a noble stone that asks for respect.

Q: Why combined technique?
A: The Calendar is cast in a mold (Prehispanic precision) and the Opal is set by hand (artisan care). Two techniques that in Taxco merge to bring strength and beauty together.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back, no questions. Send photos and your certificate number (if you have one) to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Aztec Calendar on your chest · Fire stone in Taxco silver.