{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-taxco-931","title":"Aztec Calendar Silver Pendant — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMesoamerican cosmology in pure silver — a symbol carved with 500 years of craft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting and hand-engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar — 20 signs + concentric circles\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 5 cm long × 3.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 17.3 g — solid presence\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish with engraved details\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included — pendant only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .925 visible on the bail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant revives the sacred geometry of the Aztec Calendar — the wheel of 20 signs that governed time and cosmos in Mesoamerica. Each concentric circle and symbol is hand-engraved into the silver, creating relief that catches light and shadow. It is a piece that speaks of roots without pretense, of cosmology made jewelry. At 5 centimeters long, it wears prominently on the chest without shouting — it carries its weight with dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Taxco technique combines casting with manual engraving: silver is first poured into a mold to shape the disc and bail, then every detail — the glyphs, the dots, the radiating lines — is carved by hand with punches. No machine can replace that precision. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003esilversmithing tradition of Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e is built on this: hand-made decisions, in sterling metal, with respect for the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Each piece from Arte Taxco you buy is a vote to keep the craft alive — combined technique, hand-punch engraving, fire-cast casting. It is not industrial; it is living craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you decide it is no longer for you, we buy it back: up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value. \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; Pure .925 sterling — no stones to distract\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-engraved — each pendant has subtle variations\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar — symbolism and beauty combined\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 5 cm: audible size without being invasive\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% — buy risk-free\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who love history and the pre-Hispanic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts with deep meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Unisex daily wear — pairs with any style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 5 cm long × 3.5 cm wide — approximately the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose any of our sterling silver chains to complete the look. Ships 2-3 business days to the US and Mexico.\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 choose, up to 70% in store credit (no stones to decrease value), 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 it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Pendant only with its assembly bail. Chains are sold separately — we offer various lengths and styles in sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Silver is cast in a mold (casting) and then each Calendar symbol and line is hand-engraved with punches (engraving). Two crafts in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why no stones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: In this pendant, sterling .925 is the star. The Calendar design is complex — letting silver shine without competition makes every detail stand out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you have outgrown — we buy it back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos; we will give you an instant value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Hispanic Taxco pendant — when it is gone, it is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51651697508598,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006107","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006107_1.jpg?v=1789501426","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-taxco-931","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}