Silver Pendant Aztec Calendar with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

The wisdom of ancient Taxco, condensed in a silver pendant that whispers history.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 Silver with .925 Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal in pink tones
• Design: Aztec Calendar engraved in relief
• Measurements: Length 3.5 cm
• Weight: 2.8 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the spirit of Mesoamerica's most emblematic prehispanic calendar. At its center, the solar glyph of perpetual motion surrounded by the glyphs of the 20 days emerges in engraved silver — a relief that speaks to the fingertip and reaches across millennia. Fire opal in pink tones envelops the composition like a ceremonial halo, each stone set by hand with the precision the craft demands. The size (3.5 cm) is generous without overwhelming: it commands presence around the neck.

Sterling .925 with visible hallmark: authenticity without compromise. Hand-set stone inlay is pure craft — each stone fixed in its seat, no shortcuts. The calendar's engraving honors Aztec iconography, respecting the geometry the ancient Mexica perfected. Taxco did not invent this wisdom, but has translated it into silver for 500 years: every piece is a conversation between the past and whoever wears it.

Buy risk-free with the Lifetime Buyback Program. If you ever decide to let go, we buy this pendant back up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic Sterling .925 Silver with visible hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set in pink tones
• ✦ Aztec Calendar — symbol of prehispanic wisdom
• ✦ Versatile size: 3.5 cm of presence
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with roots and meaning
• 💍 Those who honor prehispanic culture
• 👤 Collectors of jewelry with history

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 3.5 cm long. Sold as the pendant only; chain sold separately — choose from our silver necklace collection, or pair with your own. Ships in 2-3 business days from Taxco. Made-to-order or in stock: contact hola@artetaxco.mx for availability.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, the pendant is sold alone. Pair it with any necklace from our collection or use one you already own.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with warm tones of orange, pink, and red — more durable than common opal. Each stone is unique in its play of color.

Q: Why is it called an Aztec Calendar?
A: The design reproduces the Calendar Stone, also known as the Aztec Sun Stone, the most recognizable symbol of Mexica cosmology. The center is the glyph of movement; around it, the 20 days of the ritual calendar.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces gathering dust — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with weight and condition details.

Hand-set stone inlay pendant — a one-of-a-kind craft.