{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-928","title":"Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec symbol of time around your neck — fire stone in pure silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (casting + hand setting)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Red Fire Opal, natural\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 3.6 cm long × 2.1 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/our-story\"\u003eArte Taxco's tradition\u003c\/a\u003e honors the Aztec legacy without mimicking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35%, with 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; Sterling .925 silver with verifiable hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Red Fire Opal: natural stone with unique inner fire\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar: symbol of time and ancestral knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pendant only — choose your own chain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Guaranteed buyback up to 35% · No expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who connect with Prehispanic cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Meaningful gifts with historical and spiritual depth\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Daily wear on a personal chain of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is 3.6 cm long by 2.1 cm wide — about the size of a Mexican $5 coin, a touch larger. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Fire Opal durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld 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 \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAztec Calendar on your chest · Fire stone in Taxco silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51744620413174,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000007427","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790351314836-3tiia_1.jpg?v=1790351750","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-928","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}