Sterling Silver Pendant Fire Opal Prehispanic — Taxco .950

Sacred geometry from Taxco, on your chest. A .950 sterling pendant breathing five centuries of pre-Columbian craft.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark — highest purity
• Stone: Fire Opal in rose tone
• Technique: Hand-set stone
• Design: Prehispanic fret patterns
• Weight: 6.5 g
• Length: 5.2 cm (chain not included)
• Pendant only — chain sold separately
• Made to order in Taxco
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a window into five centuries of silvercraft that breathe through Taxco. Its size—just over two finger widths—settles perfectly at your chest, and the rose Fire Opal floats within a frame of frets evoking pre-Columbian codices. It is not decoration: it is language. Every engraved line tells the story of a craft born when silver arrived in the Americas and met the sacred geometry of Mesoamerica. In Taxco, that fusion never left.

Sterling .950 is the purest silver in jewelry — 95 of every 100 parts is genuine silver. The .950 hallmark certifies that purity. The stone setting is done by hand, without press: each prong holding the Fire Opal was set individually and deliberately. That is what sets a Taxco piece apart from mass-cast production.

Taxco is not a town: it is a Republic of Silver. For 500 years, its artisans have transformed silver into bridges between past and present. This pendant witnesses that continuity — crafted in the same place, with the same techniques, where silversmiths have worked precious metal since the sixteenth century. Discover the story of Arte Taxco, rooted in five centuries of silvercraft.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide it's time to let this piece go, we buy it back. Your silver always has value. Learn how the Lifetime Buyback Program works.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Rose Fire Opal hand-set in Taxco
• ✦ Prehispanic design — sacred geometry
• ✦ Made to order in Taxco — each piece unique
• ✦ Buyback no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with roots and meaning
• 💍 Those who honor ancestral tradition
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco silverwork

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 5.2 cm long — about the size of your thumb and half, perfect worn without overwhelm. Pendant only; chain sold separately — choose the one that best complements you. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order in ~2 weeks: contact us for chain options and customization.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only at 5.2 cm. You can choose your own chain — write us and we'll guide you on length and thickness.

Q: Is the Fire Opal natural?
A: Yes, genuine fire opal. It is a delicate stone — avoid hard impacts and prolonged exposure to chlorine or perfume.

Q: Can I order this pendant in a different size?
A: Yes. Made to order is our standard in Taxco — contact hola@artetaxco.mx with your specifications.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back, no questions. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx for a quote.

A pendant made in Taxco is a covenant: between you and five centuries of silver craft.