Prehispanic Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

Mythic face of Taxco, on your chest — handcrafted in sterling and fiery light.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with Taxco hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Design: Classic pre-Hispanic face
• Length: 4.7 cm
• Width: Approximately 3.5 cm
• Pendant only — chain sold separately
• Weight: 3.3 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Hallmark: .925

This pendant carries the memory of Mesoamerica in solid sterling silver. The pre-Hispanic face, engraved with the reverence of Taxco craftsmanship, is crowned with a multicolor fire opal — a stone of rainbow that dances with each turn. It is not just jewelry: it is a passport to five centuries of silversmithing that pulse through every workshop in Guerrero. Each stroke, each facet of stone, tells the story of a tradition that never stops.

The silver is authentic .925, sealed with the hallmark. Stone inlay is done by hand — each opal fitted individually, no machinery, with the precision only true craft guarantees. The finish is brushed on the back so the relief stands out, polished where it counts. A piece that feels solid, truly made in Taxco.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for five centuries. It is not marketing — it is geography, it is mountain climate, it is water from the Álamo highlands, it is generations of hands learning the hammer before words. The Arte Taxco story is part of that continuity: piece by piece, authentic silver, assembled at the source. When you buy this pendant, you buy access to that lineage.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling with Taxco hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Pre-Hispanic design: heritage on your neck
• ✦ Chain not included — works with your own chains
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% — no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Pre-Hispanic art and silversmith lovers
• 💍 Meaningful, culturally rich gifts
• 👤 Taxco authentic silver collectors

Measurements & Shipping

Total pendant length: 4.7 cm (about the size of a 5-peso coin). Width roughly 3.5 cm. Pendant only — chain is NOT included. Pair it with any .925 or 950 silver chain. Ships 2-3 business days.

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 about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. Pendant only. Pair it with any .925 or .950 silver chain — we recommend 45–55 cm so it rests on your chest.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Fire opal is a natural stone and deserves care. Avoid hard impacts, sudden temperature changes, and salt water. Do not ultrasonic clean. A soft microfiber cloth keeps it bright.

Q: How is the stone set?
A: Each opal is placed by hand in the silver bezel — no press, no machine. The jeweler adjusts the metal around the stone, grain by grain. That is why each piece has its own character.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you have outgrown — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we offer you store credit, no expiration.

Pre-Hispanic Taxco pendant — a timeless piece of heirloom silversmithing.