Mayan Wheel Sterling Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

The Mayan wheel at your chest: ancestral symbol in Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with .925 hallmark
• Technique: Combined (relief and hand-setting)
• Stone: Fire Opal, orange
• Size: 3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide
• Weight: 3.2 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Finish: Satin polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the sacred geometry of the Mayan wheel — the Five Sun calendar counting 5,125 years of civilization. The orange fire opal, in its warm and luminous tone, reinforces the solar meaning of the Mesoamerican symbol. At 3.5 cm, it's a generous size at the chest without overwhelming: the right measure for the symbol to speak. Each pendant is a tangible connection to Mesoamerican cosmology.

Authentic sterling .925 silver bearing its .925 hallmark — the mark of quality and Taxco origin. The combined technique joins the Mayan wheel relief (deep-hammered) with hand-setting of the fire opal, requiring precision to secure each stone without compromising its delicacy. This is artisan work, not machine work: the hand of the Taxco craftsperson is in every detail.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silver for 500 years. Since the 16th century, the silversmiths of this city in Guerrero have mastered techniques rooted in Mesoamerican tradition itself — relief, setting, geometric composition. When you wear a Mayan wheel pendant in Taxco silver, you carry not just a symbol; you carry the continuity of a thousand-year tradition that never broke.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pendant whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35% with no expiration. Your silver always holds value — and Arte Taxco honors it. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with .925 hallmark
• ✦ Mayan wheel in relief with artisan technique
• ✦ Fire Opal orange, hand-set
• ✦ Generous size: 3.5 cm of presence
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with cultural roots
• 💍 Lovers of Mesoamerican cosmology
• 👤 Daily or ceremonial wear

Size & Shipping

3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide. Price is for the pendant without chain — you can thread it on your own chain or request one by writing to hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can use your favorite chain or contact us for sterling silver chain recommendations to match.

Q: What is Fire Opal?
A: A variety of opal with intense orange and red hues. It is delicate due to its water content — protect it from extreme heat and prolonged dehydration.

Q: Can I change the stone?
A: Yes. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and preferences. We offer versions with turquoise, onyx, amber, and other stones.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've decided to release — we buy it back by weight and purity. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll offer store credit with no expiration.

A unique piece of Taxco — when it's gone, it's gone.