{"product_id":"dije-plata-prehispanico-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-927","title":"Prehispanic Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMythic face of Taxco, on your chest — handcrafted in sterling and fiery light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 with Taxco hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Multicolor Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Classic pre-Hispanic face\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 4.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWidth: Approximately 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePendant only — chain sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .925 sterling with Taxco hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Multicolor fire opal hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pre-Hispanic design: heritage on your neck\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Chain not included — works with your own chains\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35% — no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Pre-Hispanic art and silversmith lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful, culturally rich gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Taxco authentic silver collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal pendant length: 4.7 cm (about the size of a 5-peso coin). Width roughly 3.5 cm. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain is NOT included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with any .925 or 950 silver chain. Ships 2-3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Pendant only. Pair it with any .925 or .950 silver chain — we recommend 45–55 cm so it rests on your chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is the stone set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you have outgrown — we buy it back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we offer you store credit, no expiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Hispanic Taxco pendant — a timeless piece of heirloom silversmithing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51578601832694,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005730","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005730_1.jpg?v=1788411346","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-plata-prehispanico-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-927","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}