Prehispanic Pendant Silver Opal of Fire — Taxco .950

Prehispanic cosmology around your neck: ancestral symbol, Taxco silver.

Features

• Material: .950 silver with hallmark, hypoallergenic
• Technique: Combined — lost-wax casting and hand-set stone
• Stone: Opal of Fire, green
• Dimensions: Length 3 cm × width 2 cm
• Weight: 6.7 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Finish: Polished with visible settings
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the geometry and spirit of Prehispanic cosmology: a medallion with Aztec calendar pattern in high relief, bordered with green opal mosaic that catches warm light. The center is a labyrinth of carved symbols; the rim, a succession of square-set stones, each one place by hand. It is not a fashion ornament — it is a portal to five centuries of Taxco, where silversmiths continue the tradition of translating sacred geometry into sterling.

The combined technique of Taxco unites two crafts: lost-wax casting, which defines form and symbols in relief with watchmaking precision, and hand-setting, where each fragment of opal of fire is fixed individually without press or machine. Green opal is the stone of protection and calm in tradition; here, each warm flash of fire captures light with singular character. Lost-wax technique is prehispanic heritage: the Mexica knew it; Taxco perfected it.

Taxco did not invent silverwork. It inherited it across five centuries of mining and craft: from the colonial era, when Guerrero's silver reached these volcanoes, to today, when the Arte Taxco studio continues that chain. Every prehispanic pendant is an act of continuity — not nostalgic imitation, but confirmation that geometry and symbol matter, that pure silver matters, and that human hands remain irreplaceable. The Arte Taxco story is the Taxco story.

This pendant measures 3 × 2 cm: the size of a 2-peso coin, noticeable presence at the neck without overwhelming. Sold as the stone only — the chain is your choice (silver, leather, cord). Buy risk-free: if you ever change your mind, the Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pendant up to 35% in store credit, no expiration.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver with certified hallmark
• ✦ Combined technique: precision casting + hand-set stone
• ✦ Opal of Fire green, stone of unique character
• ✦ Compact size (3 × 2 cm) — wearable as talisman
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% in store credit, no expiration

Ideal for

• 🎁 Lovers of prehispanic cosmology
• 💍 Gifts with history and meaning
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco jewelry

Measurements and Shipping

Length 3 cm × width 2 cm · Price is for the pendant only; chain sold separately (choose your own or email hola@artetaxco.mx for sterling chain recommendations). Ships in 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% (no expiration). You don't need a receipt: your certificate number is enough. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. We recommend a .925 silver chain, 45–50 cm. Write us if you need guidance.

Q: What is the combined technique?
A: We unite precision casting (form and carved symbols) with hand-setting (each stone placed by hand). It is Taxco tradition: solid design, pure craftsmanship finish.

Q: Is the green opal of fire natural?
A: Yes, it is opal of fire with green tonalities. Each piece has unique variation. If you have questions about origin before purchasing, write hola@artetaxco.mx.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pendants from other brands — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we offer you value instantly.

Prehispanic pendant in pure Taxco silver — once it's gone, it's gone.