Aztec Calendar Pendant Opal of Fire — Sterling .950 Taxco

Aztec cosmology on your chest: the Sacred Calendar in silver and fire.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark — highest purity
• Technique: Combined (casting + filigree center)
• Stone: Opal of Fire, red tone
• Design: Aztec prehispanic calendar
• Measurements: 3 cm long × 2 cm wide
• Weight: 7.7 g
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the sacred geometry of the Aztec Calendar — symbol of the five suns and the cosmic order that ruled Mesoamerica. Sterling .950, the highest purity we work with in Taxco, cradles a fiery red opal that reflects the flames of the fifth sun, which the Aztecs believed would illuminate the final era. It is not merely an ornament: it is a talisman of continuity, a reminder that we carry millennia of wisdom in our hands.

The technique combines precision casting with delicate filigree touches at the Calendar's center, reinforcing detail without compromising the symbol's clarity. Each opal is unique — its red and gold veins never repeat, like faces in a crowd. Hand-set stone ensures the opal breathes with the silver. At .950, this pendant is heirloom, not fashion: the purest silver that exists in commercial jewelry, meant to pass from generation to generation.

For 500 years, Taxco artisans have carved these prehispanic symbols, ever since the city became the world capital of silver craftsmanship. The silversmiths who craft this pendant do not invent the Calendar — they read it in the codices, respect it, translate it into metal. It is the work of archaeologist and craftsman alike. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that conversation between antiquity and today's hands.

Buy risk-free. When you decide this piece is no longer for you, we buy it back in store credit, no expiration, up to 35%. Your .950 silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — highest jewelry purity
• ✦ Red Opal of Fire unique in every piece
• ✦ Aztec Calendar design: prehispanic cosmic symbol
• ✦ Hand-set stone: individually placed in silver
• ✦ Pendant only (no chain): pair with your favorite silver chain

Perfect for

• 🎁 Those who honor ancestral cosmology
• 💍 Meaningful cultural gifts
• 👤 Prehispanic silver collectors

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 3 cm long by 2 cm wide — roughly the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin. PENDANT ONLY; chain sold separately. You can pair it with any of our .925 or .950 silver chains, or use your own. Ships 2–3 business days within Mexico; 5–7 days internationally.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your prehispanic pendant whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35% (stones slightly reduce buyback percentage). No expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, just the pendant. We design it this way so you can choose the chain that fits your style and budget. We recommend a .925 or .950 silver chain, 45–50 cm long.

Q: Is Opal of Fire fragile?
A: It is more delicate than quartz, but with reasonable care it lasts years. Avoid direct blows and do not expose it to sudden temperature changes. Always store in a dry case.

Q: Where is this pendant made?
A: In Taxco, Guerrero. Casting, stone setting, and polishing are all done by local silversmiths who have spent generations mastering these prehispanic symbols.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited, vintage, or simply ready for a second life — we buy back silver in any form. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll quote you instantly.

The Aztec Calendar on your chest — a pendant that tells the stories of five centuries.