{"product_id":"dije-prehispanico-plata-950-opal-de-fuego-azul-taxco","title":"Prehispanic Silver Pendant .950 Blue Fire Opal — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSacred geometry of Taxco: a pendant that carries the memory of Mesoamerica against your chest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — hand-set + stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire opal, blue tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic mandala with faceted triangles\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade to order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant breathes the sacred geometry that pulsed through Tenochtitlán five centuries ago. Each faceted silver triangle, burnished and shaped, frames a blue fire opal — the stone that Mexica masters linked to water and transformation. This is not a replica: it is Taxco's reinterpretation, where silversmiths who inherit prehispanic metalworking tradition translate ancient symbols into .950 silver for today's body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hand-setting that holds the stone is precision work: each small silver triangle is bent and fitted around the opal without press or machine. This demands a steady hand, knowledge of how .950 silver responds to the hammer, and the patience learned from watching it done a hundred times before. Then comes the polish — every surface shines because it was touched, gently scraped until it reveals silver's natural mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco did not invent the prehispanic symbol: it inherited it. Five hundred years ago, when Spanish silversmiths arrived in Guerrero, they found a metalworking tradition already thousands of years old. What you hold here is that continuity — today's hand, yesterday's technique, geometry from a thousand years past. A pendant like this costs more than cast silver because every part is deliberate. And that is why we also buy it back — because true silver, worked this way, never loses its value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set stone — placed individually by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue fire opal — stone of transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic design, Taxco craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those seeking connection with ancestral roots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts with spiritual meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of artisan prehispanic jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — about the size of a large coin, visible at the chest. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain is separate.\u003c\/strong\u003e For chain recommendations (length and thickness), write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e. Made to order: ships in ~2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Prehispanic design does not go out of style — neither does the value of your .950 silver. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant alone. We recommend a .925 silver chain, 45-50 cm long. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the prehispanic design mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is a reinterpretation of Mexica sacred geometry — the central mandala echoes the calendar wheel, the triangles evoke mountain and water. Designed in Taxco, where \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003e500 years of artisan silversmithing\u003c\/a\u003e inherit prehispanic metalworking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I customize it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, made to order. If you want a different size or stone, contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInherited silver, damaged pieces, or jewelry you have outgrown — we buy it back. Photos and WhatsApp to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach pendant is unique. When it is gone, it is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51609558843638,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006026","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006026_1.jpg?v=1789083827","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-prehispanico-plata-950-opal-de-fuego-azul-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}