{"product_id":"dije-plata-opalo-de-fuego-calendario-azteca-taxco-925","title":"Silver Pendant Aztec Calendar Red Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec calendar on your chest — red fire opal that captures the spirit of Mesoamerica.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 Silver with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — hand-setting and relief carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Red Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec calendar with Mesoamerican motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3 cm long × 1.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that living tradition, where every pendant is an act of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. When it's time to let this piece go, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ewe buy back your pendant up to 35% in store credit\u003c\/a\u003e, with no expiration, no conditions. Your silver always has value.\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; Red fire opal with intense brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec calendar motifs — pre-Hispanic symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set stone — each gem placed individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with cultural roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Mesoamerican history lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Independent and authentic spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant is 3 cm × 1.5 cm—about the size of a large coin, very visible when worn. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a 40, 45, or 50 cm silver chain from our store, or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for recommendations. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy 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. \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, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear this pendant every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld inherited silver or pieces in the drawer—we buy them back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll give you a fair estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA calendar that fits on your chest—made for you to keep, always.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51657767682294,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006148","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789579663919-sqq31_1.jpg?v=1789580140","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-opalo-de-fuego-calendario-azteca-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}