{"product_id":"dije-plata-mandala-solar-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-925","title":"Solar Mandala Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe power of the ancestral sun, captured in silver and multicolor fire opal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Multicolor Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic solar mandala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is a window into the prehispanic cosmos. The central solar mandala, detailed in deep-relief silver, frames a fire opal that catches light in shades of red, orange, green, and blue — as if the ancient sun's flame came alive in stone. Every time you wear it, you carry the wisdom of Taxco, where silversmiths have perfected the art of hand-setting stone for five centuries. It is small but striking: 3.5 cm is just the right size for the opal to shine without overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sterling .925 silver bears the hallmark — the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ecertificate of authenticity of Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e — and the stone is set by hand, without press or machine. Taxco's traditional technique allows each stone to settle with precision, respecting its fragility and enhancing its natural brilliance. Fire opal is living stone: its colors shift with the light, making it unique even among sister pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of silversmithing for 500 years — since silver was discovered in Guerrero until today. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of honest craft, of generations of hands that know their trade. This pendant is a piece of that tradition, captured at your neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Multicolor fire opal hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic solar mandala design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pendant only: choose your own chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Meaningful and collectible gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who love mythology and prehispanic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Fire opal lovers and light-play stone collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant length: 3.5 cm. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is the pendant only, without chain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with any silver chain you own — it comes alive with the chain you choose. Ships in 2-3 business days throughout the US and Mexico. For a specific chain recommendation, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is sold as the pendant only. This gives you complete freedom to choose your chain — silver, short, long, cobra — it is your piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fire opal is more sensitive than other stones to sudden temperature changes and direct impacts. Keep it in a case, avoid very hot water and perfumes. With reasonable care, it will last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the prehispanic technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The design draws from Aztec solar mandalas. The hand-set stone is Taxco's traditional technique, preserving every detail without machines — it is artisan labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or vintage pieces — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we will make an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA solar mandala in your hand. Fire opal that shifts with light. Taxco silver without end.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51695783117046,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006745","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789749592454-s7f5t_1.jpg?v=1789750175","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-mandala-solar-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}