Sterling Silver Sea Turtle Pendant — Mayan Prehispanic

Ancient Mayan protection in pure silver: the sea turtle that swims through time.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 authentic silver
• Design: Prehispanic sea turtle with detailed relief carving
• Stone: None
• Weight: 1 g
• Finish: Matte and polished, hand-carved
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Collection: Riviera Maya — Historic Edition

In Mayan cosmology, the sea turtle was guardian of the waters and a symbol of longevity, wisdom, and protection. This pendant recreates that ancestral power in pure silver, with every detail of its shell hand-carved to honor Taxco's metalworking heritage. Wearing a sea turtle is carrying with you the balance of nature and connection to the thousand-year-old Caribbean.

Handmade in Taxco by artisans whose families have worked silver for generations, this pendant belongs to Arte Taxco's Riviera Maya collection, inspired by prehispanic iconography of Mexico's southeast. At just 1 gram, it's lightweight and perfect to pair with chains of any length, from minimalist to bold. Every piece is unique: subtle variations in the carving confirm it was made by hand, not cast.

This is more than jewelry. It's a talisman that carries stories of salt water, green jungle, and civilizations that understood the eternal value of what earth gives us. In silver, in Taxco, around your neck.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .925 authentic, nickel-free and hypoallergenic
• ✦ Prehispanic design: sea turtle symbol of protection and longevity
• ✦ Lightweight, compatible with any chain (chain not included)
• ✦ Historic collectible pendant from limited Riviera Maya edition
• ✦ Risk-free buyback: your silver always has value, up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Personal talismans and amulets with cultural roots
• 💍 Meaningful gifts for Mayan history and ancestral symbol lovers
• 👤 Collectors of prehispanic jewelry and indigenous heritage

Measurements and Shipping

Pendant: ~20–25 mm height. Chain not included. Compatible with 16–24 inch sterling silver chains. Ships 2–3 business days. Matching chains available: contact hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant come with a chain?
A: No, it's the pendant only. Pair it with any 16–24 inch sterling silver chain. Write us for pairing suggestions.

Q: What did the sea turtle mean in Mayan cosmology?
A: It was guardian of the waters, a symbol of longevity, protection, and balance between the earthly and spiritual worlds.

Q: How does the buyback work for this pendant?
A: Send photos and a description to hola@artetaxco.mx. We appraise and buy back in store credit, up to 70%, with no expiration.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old pendants, broken bracelets, or inherited silver — Arte Taxco buys it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and details.

Limited Riviera Maya collection — each piece carries a centuriesold story.