{"product_id":"dije-plata-opalo-de-fuego-calendario-azteca-taxco-950","title":"Pendant Sterling Silver Fire Opal Aztec Calendar | Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ancestral Taxco calendar, worn close to the heart — pure silver and living opal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Sterling Silver with 950 Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand stone setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMain stone: Multicolor Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec calendar with pre-Hispanic symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 6.3 cm (no chain)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pendant of commanding presence and ancestral spirit. The central Aztec calendar glows in relief of pure silver, flanked by two intricately carved quetzal heads — symbols of power and pre-Hispanic wisdom. The fire opal, hand-set on the right side, captures light with emerald and golden flashes that shift with every movement: the sacred stone of ancient times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged in .950 sterling silver — the purest grade available — using \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003elost-wax casting and hand stone setting\u003c\/a\u003e. Each Aztec symbol was transferred to the metal with the precision of a master jeweler. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003e950 hallmark guarantees\u003c\/a\u003e silver authenticity and Taxco origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the cradle of ritual silversmithing for 500 years — heir to the pre-Hispanic tradition that honors stone and metal as bearers of history. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eDiscover how Arte Taxco perpetuates\u003c\/a\u003e that legacy in every piece. A pendant like this is not an accessory — it is connection to the past, worn in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Pure Sterling Silver — the highest purity available\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire opal with emerald and golden flashes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pre-Hispanic Aztec calendar design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set stone — each gem placed individually\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback: your silver always has value up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Collectors of pre-Hispanic symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those seeking a pendant with weight and narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts of ancestral significance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePendant measures 6.3 cm in length. \u003cstrong\u003ePENDANT ONLY — chain not included\u003c\/strong\u003e — you can choose a separate chain to match your style. Ships 2-3 business days. \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for sterling silver chain recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit up to 35%, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No — this is the pendant price only. We sell sterling silver chains separately so you can customize your combination. Reach out for recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 silver is even purer (95% pure silver vs. 92.5%). It is ideal for stone-set pieces because the silver is stronger and holds gemstones more securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does opal scratch easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Opal is softer than other stones. Avoid direct impact and store separately in a case. With care, it will last for decades — part of the ritual of wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Old Silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, damaged, or inherited silver — we buy it back, no questions asked. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we will tell you the value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece from Taxco — once sold, it is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51563484053750,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005511","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005511_1.jpg?v=1788015223","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-opalo-de-fuego-calendario-azteca-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}