Fire Opal Silver Pendant Prehispanic — Taxco .950

Sacred geometry in fire opal — the prehispanic connection around your neck.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with 950 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal — warm tones of orange, red, and yellow
• Design: Prehispanic motifs of sacred geometry
• Size: 4.9 cm long
• Includes chain: No (pendant only)
• Weight: 5.9 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a visual journey to civilizations that revered fire and geometric symbols. The fire opal refracts light in warm tones — deep oranges, vivid reds, yellows that dance — exactly like the sacred stone worshipped by ancient Mesoamerican peoples. The design of stepped lines and concentric circles repeats a pattern found in prehispanic architecture: movement, balance, eternity. It is a piece that tells a story every time you wear it.

Sterling .950 — the highest purity, stamped with the 950 hallmark on the back. Each fire opal was hand-set by Taxco artisans, who master this precision technique requiring patience and skill. No mold or machine can replace the human touch in stone setting; each one is unique in the opal's color distribution. Your pendant comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Taxco is the world's capital of artisanal silverwork — 500 years of tradition that began when Spanish explorers discovered the silver mines of Guerrero. Today, the Arte Taxco story continues that legacy: each piece is a dialogue between ancestral technique and design that honors Mesoamerican roots. When you wear this pendant, you carry with you the memory of centuries of mastery.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program buys back your pendant whenever you decide — in store credit, up to 35%, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set — unique warm tones in every piece
• ✦ Prehispanic design of sacred geometry
• ✦ Made and assembled in Taxco, Mexico
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those seeking connection to prehispanic history
• 💍 Lovers of unique, meaningful pendants
• 👤 Fire opal collectors

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.9 cm long — large enough to be noticed, without being overwhelming. It is proportional to an extended thumb. Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately. You can pair it with a fine or thick chain to suit your style. Ships in 2-3 business days. Currently in stock; for custom requests, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

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. It is our commitment: your Taxco silver always holds value at Arte Taxco. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant include a chain?
A: No. It is sold as a pendant only, 4.9 cm long. You can choose a separate chain from our store or use one you already have.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Opal is more delicate than turquoise or onyx. Avoid hard impacts and extreme temperature changes. Store in a dry case and clean with a soft cloth. With care, it lasts for years.

Q: Why the prehispanic design?
A: Taxco honors Mesoamerican heritage in its silverwork. This pattern of stepped lines and circles is a motif found in ancient temples and codices — we bring it to life in silver for you to wear.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pendants you've outgrown — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer, no obligation.

Hand-set piece — once it's gone, it's gone.