Aztec Calendar Pendant Sterling Silver .925 — Taxco

The Fifth Sun, Aztec cosmology, at your chest — pure silver from Taxco.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 silver, precision casting
• Design: Aztec Calendar — symbol of the Fifth Sun and Mexica cosmology
• Technique: Sand casting, detailed relief
• Weight: 11 g
• Finish: Polished with patina in reliefs
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only

The Aztec Calendar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Mesoamerica. At its center, the face of the Fifth Sun — the current era in Mexica cosmology — surrounded by signs and glyphs representing the cycles of time and creation. This Taxco casting captures every detail of that ancestral symbolism: the four directions, the day signs, the duality of movement and stillness. To wear this pendant is to carry the living memory of a civilization that mastered the heavens.

Each piece is cast in .925 silver in the workshops of Taxco, where artisans have refined these techniques for five centuries. The precision of the mold ensures that every line, every glyph, every feature of the Fifth Sun is faithfully reproduced. It is solid silver — not plated, not hollow — with weight that speaks of authenticity. The finish combines polished brilliance with a soft patina in the reliefs, underscoring the depth of detail without dimming the light.

Taxco is not only the world capital of artisanal silver — it is the seat of a tradition that connects directly to pre-Hispanic goldsmiths. The Aztecs worked silver as ritual art; the silversmiths of Taxco maintain that reverence for the material and its meaning. A symbol like the Aztec Calendar in Taxco silver is a bridge between cultures, a statement of roots.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .925 silver, Taxco casting
• ✦ Prehispanic symbol of the Fifth Sun and Mexica cosmology
• ✦ Detailed relief capturing every Aztec glyph
• ✦ Chain not included — pendant price only
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%

Perfect For

• 💍 Those who connect with prehispanic roots
• 👤 Collectors of symbols and history
• 🎁 A gift with cultural and spiritual meaning

Measurements & Shipping

Length × width: [VERIFY]. This pendant is sold without a chain — it is the medallion only. You can pair it with any silver chain of your preference. Ships 2-3 business days. Contact hola@artetaxco.mx for exact measurements or chain recommendations.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No — pendant only. You can choose any silver chain you prefer, in any length and thickness. Write to us if you want recommendations.

Q: Is this a sacred or ceremonial symbol?
A: The Aztec Calendar is a cosmological symbol of Mexica civilization. Wearing it is connecting with that ancestral history, but it is jewelry, not a ritual object.

Q: What is the finish like?
A: Sand cast with deep relief, polished bright and soft patina on the details. Requires gentle care to keep the reliefs intact.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

A symbol of civilization in Taxco silver — history you wear at your heart.