Silver Pendant Aztec Sun Face with Fire Opal — Taxco

The power of the Aztec sun, in your hands.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting + hand-set stone
• Design: Sun face (Prehispanic calendar)
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor tones
• Measurements: 3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide
• Weight: 2.6 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant honors Aztec cosmology. The solar face—symbol of power and renewal—comes alive in solid silver with fire opal that gleams in orange, red, and green. At 3.5 cm tall, it wears boldly—neither tiny nor overwhelming—and the multicolor fire opal makes each piece unique: the stone reflects fire differently every time. It's a modern amulet with deep roots.

The technique is combined: the structure is cast in .925 silver (solid, durable), and the fire opal is hand-set into its bezel. The .925 hallmark guarantees authenticity. Every piece comes with a certificate of authenticity. This is not just an accessory—it's an object of power that breathes the craftsmanship of Taxco.

Taxco has been the world's capital of artisan silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that craft: every pendant from our hands honors tradition. This one in particular channels prehispanic symbols that remain alive in Mexican jewelry—not nostalgia, but language.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Prehispanic design of power and renewal
• ✦ Fire opal in multicolor tones, one per piece
• ✦ Sold without chain — pendant price only
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Anyone seeking jewelry with cultural meaning
• 👤 Personal amulet or truly unique gift
• 🎁 Bold complement to unexpected outfits

Measurements & Shipping

3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide—the size of a large coin, perfect for making an impact without overwhelming the chest. Price is for the pendant only; chain sold separately. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco.

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 include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. Chain sold separately so you can choose the length and style that works for you.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Fire opal is harder than most opals, but it requires care: avoid direct blows, chlorine, and prolonged water. Always store in a dry case.

Q: Why the Aztec symbol?
A: The sun face (Tonatiuh) represents power, renewal, and cycles. It's a living symbol in Mexican jewelry and in Taxco's art—a bridge between the prehispanic and the contemporary.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pendants gathering dust—we buy them back, no time limit. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and get your valuation in store credit.

Every pendant from Taxco tells a story—let yours be one of power.