Prehispanic Pendant Sterling Silver Opal of Fire — Taxco .950

Ancient Aztec deity in your hand — five centuries of Taxco silvercraft in every detail.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting + hand setting
• Design: Prehispanic Aztec deity face
• Stone: Fire opal multicolor inlaid
• Bezel: Natural mother-of-pearl
• Dimensions: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Weight: 6.4 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Made to order
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant honors Aztec art — an ancient deity carved in .950 silver from Taxco with the precision the craft demands. It is not a shallow copy: every line of the design requires mastery in casting, and each fire opal is set by hand into its mother-of-pearl frame. The opal plays with light — its multicolor tones (green, red, yellow) shift with the angle, as if the deity were alive. At 4 centimeters long, it is large enough to command presence without overwhelming. The prehispanic tradition of Taxco — rooted not only in silver but in symbols — speaks through this piece.

.950 silver is purer than .925 — it contains 95% silver versus 92.5%, making it softer, more luminous, and more valuable. The hallmark stamped on the back is your certificate of authenticity from Taxco: proof this silver is real. The combined technique (casting + hand setting) allows the opal to rest in its bezel without machines — each stone is placed by hands trained in the craft.

Taxco has been the world's capital of handcrafted silver for 500 years. Since the 16th century, the silversmiths of this mining town not only learned to work silver but also reclaimed prehispanic symbols — fusing European technique with Aztec soul. This pendant is the heir to that fusion: it is modern silver, but with deep roots.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Exclusive prehispanic Taxco design
• ✦ Fire opal multicolor — each one unique
• ✦ Combined technique: casting + hand setting
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Those seeking roots and meaning
• 💍 Lovers of prehispanic art and history
• 👤 Taxco travelers and collectors

Dimensions & Shipping

Pendant size: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide. Large enough to be seen, small enough to wear with grace.
Important: The price includes the pendant ONLY. Chain is sold separately. For recommended silver chain options, email hola@artetaxco.mx.
Made to order: This piece is customizable. For size, finish, or material adjustments, email hola@artetaxco.mx with your request. Ships 3–4 weeks after confirmation.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only. You can use any silver chain 2–3 mm in thickness. For recommendations, contact us.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A natural stone with flashes of color (green, red, yellow, orange). Each fire opal is unique — tones vary piece to piece. It is softer than quartz, so avoid impacts and excessive moisture.

Q: Is it handmade?
A: Combined technique: casting in mold (for precision of the prehispanic design) + hand setting of the stone. Not entirely handcrafted from start, but finishing and stone placement are 100% hand-done in Taxco.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces sitting unused — we buy them back. Email photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we quote you.

Connection to the past, in Taxco silver — take it home today.