Aztec Zodiac Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The Aztec zodiac at your heart: 500 years of silversmithing woven into a single pendant.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark stamp
• Technique: Hand-inlaid stone work
• Stone: Pink fire opal
• Design: Prehispanic zodiac in deep relief
• Length: 6.7 cm (chain not included)
• Width: Approximately 3.5 cm
• Weight: 6.4 g
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant unites two worlds: the mysticism of the Aztec zodiac engraved in pure silver and the warmth of pink fire opal, inlaid stone by stone without machines. The zodiacal glyphs circle a central figure, each one carved with the precision of a watchmaker. At 6.7 cm long, it hangs discreet yet unmistakable — not an accessory, but a declaration of faith in ancestral craft.

Stone inlaying is an art of patience where each gem is set by hand in .950 silver, the highest standard after gold. Fire opal, with its pink and green flashes, is the stone of change and transformation — a profound choice. The silver carries the 950 hallmark, a guarantee of authenticity and durability that transcends generations.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. This pendant is a link in that unbroken chain of crafts: silversmiths learning from silversmiths, techniques passed down in workshops where machinery still has no place. The Arte Taxco story is the story of honoring that legacy without surrendering to innovation.

Important: the price is for the pendant alone. The chain is separate, allowing you to choose length, thickness, and style to your preference. Some prefer a delicate chain so the pendant shines; others, a thick one so it rests in the collarbone like an amulet. You decide.

Key benefits

• ✦ Pure .950 silver with hallmark — highest standard
• ✦ Pink fire opal hand-inlaid
• ✦ Prehispanic zodiac in deep relief
• ✦ 6.7 cm long — presence without excess weight
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect for

• 💍 Anyone seeking to connect with Prehispanic spirituality
• 🎁 Gifts with cultural and artisanal meaning
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco silversmithing

Measurements and shipping

Pendant length: 6.7 cm. Width approximately 3.5 cm. This is the pendant price only — chain not included. Pair it with any sterling silver chain from your favorite supplier. Need help choosing a chain? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your silver always has value

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide it's not for you, we buy it back in store credit up to 35%, no expiration. Neither time nor wear diminishes the value of your .950 silver. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does the price include the chain?
A: No. You receive the pendant only (6.7 cm long). Chain is separate so you can personalize length and thickness to your preference. Any compatible sterling silver chain works.

Q: What is stone inlaying?
A: It's the process of setting each stone by hand into silver, without machinery. Every fire opal is placed individually, a task that takes hours per pendant. It's the opposite of mass production.

Q: Does fire opal scratch easily?
A: Opal is more delicate than quartz or turquoise. Avoid direct impacts and store in a case. With normal care, it will last years. If damage occurs, write us for repair options.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or simply discontinued items — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you the buyback percentage instantly.

A sterling .950 pendant with fire opal and Aztec zodiac is not an accessory: it's a bond with Taxco and with yourself.