Silver Pendant Aztec Calendar Red Fire Opal — Taxco .925

The Aztec calendar on your chest — red fire opal that captures the spirit of Mesoamerica.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 Silver with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined — hand-setting and relief carving
• Stone: Red Fire Opal
• Design: Aztec calendar with Mesoamerican motifs
• Weight: 2.3 g
• Dimensions: 3 cm long × 1.5 cm wide
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that breathes history. The Aztec calendar—symbol of precision and Mesoamerican cosmology—is carved here in .925 silver and framed by a red fire opal that seems to hold liquid fire. The opal, revered by pre-Hispanic civilizations as a stone of power and transformation, speaks to the circular motifs of the calendar—each detail engraved with the patience of Taxco's craft.

The combined technique merges the precise relief of the calendar with hand-setting of the opal. Every aspect of this piece was considered: the depth of the glyphs, the way light plays across the red opal surface, how the silver surrounds and holds the stone without force. This is a piece built to last, to be inherited, to tell stories.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. Since the 16th century, Guerrero's master silversmiths have mastered techniques that connect the present to the past—combining relief, setting, and stone with the precision of a goldsmith. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that living tradition, where every pendant is an act of craft.

Buy risk-free. When it's time to let this piece go, we buy back your pendant up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration, no conditions. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Red fire opal with intense brilliance
• ✦ Aztec calendar motifs — pre-Hispanic symbol
• ✦ Hand-set stone — each gem placed individually
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with cultural roots
• 💍 Mesoamerican history lovers
• 👤 Independent and authentic spirits

Dimensions & Shipping

Pendant is 3 cm × 1.5 cm—about the size of a large coin, very visible when worn. Pendant only; chain sold separately. Choose a 40, 45, or 50 cm silver chain from our store, or email hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration date. Authentic opal and silver always hold value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, pendant only. We sell .925 silver chains in 40, 45, and 50 cm lengths separately, or use a chain you already own. The chain is NOT included in this price.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A semi-precious stone with red and orange flashes, revered since pre-Hispanic times. It requires more care than quartz (avoid hot water and sudden temperature changes), but the effect is one-of-a-kind.

Q: Can I wear this pendant every day?
A: Yes, with care. Fire opal is more delicate than other stones—avoid direct impact and soaking in hot water. For very heavy use, consider a sterling pendant without stone.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old inherited silver or pieces in the drawer—we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll give you a fair estimate.

A calendar that fits on your chest—made for you to keep, always.