Silver Aztec Pyramid Pendant with Multicolor Fire Opal

The grandeur of Tenochtitlan in your hands: a sacred pyramid wrapped in stone fire.

Features

• Material: .925 sterling silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting + hand-set stone)
• Design: Aztec pyramid with sun and moon
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor (green, blue, red)
• Weight: 2.5 g
• Dimensions: 3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a visual journey into pre-Columbian cosmology. The stepped pyramid of Tenochtitlan emerges from a black background, flanked by a radiating sun and crescent moon—symbols of the duality that governed the Aztec world. The multicolor fire opal plays in the crevices, reflecting emerald forests, azure skies, and crimson sunsets of ancient Mexico. Each piece tells a story of empire, craft, and the persistence of tradition.

The combination of techniques—precision casting and hand-setting of the opal—reflects how Taxco's craft honors the ancestral while maintaining contemporary mastery. The .925 silver with authentic hallmark is a promise that what you wear is real, as real as the temples that inspired this design. The magic of fire opal, with its multicolor play of light, ensures every movement is a revelation.

Taxco has been a cradle of artisanal silversmithing for over 500 years. When you wear a piece from Arte Taxco, you carry the heritage of generations of jewelers who learned their craft in the mountains of Guerrero. The tradition of hand-setting stones, of casting silver with precision, of honoring our ancestral symbols—all of it lives in this pendant. Discover the Arte Taxco story and the legacy you define by wearing it.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor hand-set in silver
• ✦ Unique pre-Columbian design from Taxco artisans
• ✦ Pendant only—pair with your favorite chain
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of Aztec history and cosmology
• 💍 A gift with ancestral meaning
• 👤 Collectors of pre-Columbian art and artisanal jewelry

Measurements and Shipping

The pendant measures 3.5 cm long by 2 cm wide—about the size of a large coin, visible and elegant at the neck. Important: the price is for the pendant only, without chain. Choose the chain you prefer (serpentine, link, woven) from our collection. Shipping in 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. The chain is purchased separately, so you can choose the length and style you prefer.

Q: Is the opal natural?
A: Fire opal is a natural stone with authentic colors. Like all stones, it requires care: avoid hot water and direct impact.

Q: Can I customize the technique or design?
A: This pendant is from our catalog. If you have a custom idea, write to hola@artetaxco.mx for a made-to-order quote.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old pendants, rings, bracelets—inherited or unused—we buy them back, no questions asked. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and get a store credit quote.

Aztec cosmology in authentic Taxco silver. When it's gone, it's gone.