Opal Fire Pendant — Pre-Hispanic Design | Taxco Sterling Silver

Five centuries of Taxco silversmithing in a single pendant — the heart of tradition on your chest.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, lime green tone
• Design: Pre-Hispanic symbol — Taxco motif
• Length: 3.5 cm
• Weight: 3.1 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Just 3.5 centimeters that hold centuries of meaning: the pre-Hispanic symbol engraved in .925 sterling, surrounded by a ring of fire opal in natural lime green. Each stone is set by hand — the jeweler places the opal directly into its silver nest, without press or machine. The result is a piece where ancestral design meets the subtle warmth of natural stone color.

The sterling silver is authentic — it carries its certificate of authenticity with the hallmark. Hand-setting answers to the Taxco tradition, where every gesture of the artisan counts. This is not mass-cast jewelry: it is a piece for those who know that silversmithing has stories.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Local jewelers inherited techniques from Spain, the Orient, pre-Hispanic times — and melted them into a unique craft. This pendant is a passport to that tradition. The Arte Taxco story is engraved in every centimeter of silver.

Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program lets you sell back this pendant whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35% of its value — no expiration. Your silver always matters.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-set stone — each opal placed individually
• ✦ Natural fire opal, lime green tone
• ✦ Pendant alone, no chain — pair it with your choice of silver chain
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who respect artisanal craft
• 💍 Gifts with roots — history in a pendant
• 👤 Daily wear with pre-Hispanic meaning

Size & Shipping

Length 3.5 cm — the size of a large coin. Pendant only; chain not included. You can add a .925 sterling chain separately (ask us for options at hola@artetaxco.mx). Ships in 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. This price is for the pendant alone. Chains are sold separately in .925 sterling — email hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll show you options.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A natural stone with play-of-color in green, yellow, and orange tones. This one is pure lime green — each opal is unique. It requires care: avoid saltwater and impact.

Q: What does the pre-Hispanic symbol mean?
A: It is a Mexica cosmology motif — a profile head inside a calendric circle. In Taxco, these designs are part of the silversmith tradition inherited across centuries. For more, reach out to us.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces you've outgrown — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll appraise them.

Every pendant opens a door to 500 years of silvercraft.