{"product_id":"dije-prehispanico-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-rosa","title":"Prehispanic Pendant Sterling Silver 950 with Pink Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec symbol of the cosmos, worn as a secret above your heart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting and hand-setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, pink tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.5 cm long × 2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished with inlaid stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made to order in Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear the mirror of Prehispanic cosmology around your neck. This pendant unites the precision of casting with the artisanal hand-setting of Taxco: the circular mandala—symbol of the Fifth Sun—gleams in .950 silver surrounded by geometric frets that echo Aztec splendor. The pink fire opal at the center captures light like an ancient treasure, evoking the ornaments priests wore in sacred ceremonies. Every detail honors the 500-year tradition of silversmithing that defines Taxco as the world capital of artisanal silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combined technique of this pendant—integrating precision casting with hand-setting—ensures each piece is one of a kind. Pink fire opal, with its volatile and refractive nature, demands an expert artisan to secure it without damage. The punches that set the stone strike with near-surgical precision, a skill inherited across generations of Taxco silversmiths. The .950 silver (purer than standard .925) amplifies the opal's beauty and ensures a heirloom that will last lifetimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco is not just a place: it is the voice of 500 years of mestizo silversmithing, where Spanish techniques met Prehispanic imagery to create a singular craft. This pendant tells that story. When you wear it, you carry the knowledge of artisans who chose to live in a mountain to keep hammering silver as their ancestors did. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of every piece we create.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If the pendant no longer speaks to you, we buy it back. No expiration, no hassle: your silver always has value. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 pure silver — hypoallergenic and enduring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pink fire opal — each stone is unique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Visible size (4.5 cm) — balanced presence at the chest\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic Taxco Prehispanic design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with cultural meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who connect with Prehispanic roots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Silver collectors from Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 cm long × 2 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pendant only — \u003cstrong\u003echain not included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair with any 40–50 cm chain based on your preferred length. Ships in 2-3 business days. Made to order in Taxco: for size adjustments, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in digital credit, no expiration. Your 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. This is the pendant only. We recommend .925 silver chains in 40–50 cm to complement it. Email us for a recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It merges casting in a mold with hand-setting. Casting shapes the mandala; Taxco punches hand-set the stone. Each strike is the artisan's choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: More delicate than turquoise or onyx. Avoid submersion and direct impact. With care, it will last decades. If damaged, we can repair it—email hola@artetaxco.mx.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or other-maker silver—we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make you an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind Taxco pendant—when it's gone, it's gone. Wear it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51613526589686,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006055","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006055_1.jpg?v=1789171178","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-prehispanico-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-rosa","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}