{"product_id":"dije-prehispanico-plata-950-calendario-azteca-taxco","title":"Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec calendar at your chest — Taxco's cosmology in pure silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Sterling silver with hallmark — highest purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic calendar with detailed center\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInlay: Iridescent mother-of-pearl, green and bronze tones\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 3.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included — pendant only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish + natural mother-of-pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant brings Aztec cosmology to your neck: the calendar carved in silver, ringed with glyphs and prehispanic imagery, inlaid with mother-of-pearl that shifts between greens and coppers in the light. It's a piece that invites contemplation — not an accessory, but an amulet of history. Every detail was cut and set by hand in Taxco's workshops, where silversmithing tradition honors indigenous legacy without simplifying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is the highest purity available in fine jewelry — only 5% alloy for durability. The .950 hallmark certifies authenticity. Mother-of-pearl is inlaid into each line with precision: a technique demanding patience and craft, where the artisan understands the material as if in dialogue with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco did not invent the Aztec calendar, but learned to honor it in silver. For 500 years, this city's silversmiths have worked silver as if it were an earth language — each piece tells a story. Buying a prehispanic pendant from Arte Taxco means understanding that jewelry can be education, connection, and cultural resilience in one object. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eDiscover the story of Arte Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e and its commitment to indigenous-inspired artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 sterling silver — highest purity with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-inlaid natural mother-of-pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic Aztec calendar design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Made in Taxco, fine art jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those seeking connection to prehispanic history\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; An amulet of ancient wisdom and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Taxco travelers and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength 3.9 cm — the size of a Mexican $2 coin, perfect on a thick silver chain. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose .925 or .950 silver chain to match. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom requests: email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We repurchase your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. It's our promise: pure silver never loses worth. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all 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, 3.9 cm long. You can thread it on any .925 or .950 silver chain — the bail opening is standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the mother-of-pearl have those colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Mother-of-pearl is natural abalone shell — the greens and browns are its true iridescence, shifting with light. Each piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this authentic prehispanic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The design is inspired by the Aztec calendar. The piece itself is handmade in Taxco, 2026 — a silversmith's homage to prehispanic cosmology, not an archaeological replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or damaged pieces — we buy them back regardless of condition. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and estimated weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Taxco — a calendar that never expires.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51667365331190,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006718","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789664301760-bbxb6_1.jpg?v=1789665097","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-prehispanico-plata-950-calendario-azteca-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}