Lapislazuli Repoussé Pendant — K'inich Janaab' Pakal Taxco .950

The face of the Palenque king, in lapislazuli and hand-hammered silver — a connection to Mayan greatness.

Features

• Material: Authentic .950 sterling silver with .925 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousséd
• Stone: Lapislazuli, deep blue with raw stone setting
• Size: 6.3 cm long × 2.4 cm wide
• Weight: 12.3 g
• Includes: Pendant only (no chain)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Every hammer strike over the silver tells a story. This repousséd pendant captures the profile of Mayan ruler K'inich Janaab' Pakal in deep relief, with the precision that defines Taxco craftsmanship — an artisanal tradition now speaking to an ancient civilization. Lapislazuli, sacred stone in the Mesoamerican world, completes the narrative: the ancients valued it as a bridge between the earthly and the divine. In your hands, a piece that honors that legacy.

Repoussé demands hammering silver from the reverse with punches of varying sizes — each strike is irreversible. A repousséd piece cannot be corrected; this is why Taxco artisans train for years to master it. The .950 silver in this pendant offers greater purity and weight than .925, reinforcing both durability and perceived value. The .925 hallmark (Mexican assay mark) guarantees the authenticity of the metal grade.

Taxco: 500 years as the world capital of artisanal silver, since Spanish colonists discovered the mines in the 16th century. Today, the city remains the heartbeat of Mexican silversmithing, where techniques like repoussé pass from generation to generation. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that living tradition. When you buy a Taxco pendant, you're not just acquiring a piece — you're investing in five centuries of mastery.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver — highest purity in jewelry
• ✦ Hand-repousséd artisanal work — each piece unique
• ✦ Deep-blue lapislazuli raw stone setting
• ✦ Inspired by Mayan prehispanic iconography
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with historical depth
• 💍 Those drawn to Mesoamerican heritage
• 👤 Collectors of prehispanic art

Size & Shipping

Pendant measures 6.3 cm long × 2.4 cm wide — about the size of a large coin when worn. Pendant only; chain sold separately. You can use this piece with any existing silver chain (thread it through the top loop) or order a custom chain by emailing hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships 2-3 business days.

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 this include a chain?
A: No. This is the pendant only. You can use any existing silver chain you have, or order a custom one from us.

Q: Who was K'inich Janaab' Pakal?
A: A ruler of classical Palenque (603–683 CE) and one of the most important figures in Mayan civilization. His tomb within the Pyramid of Inscriptions is one of Mesoamerica's most significant archaeological discoveries.

Q: Is the lapislazuli natural?
A: Yes, authentic lapislazuli — a genuine semi-precious blue stone. Avoid perfume and chlorine; it is porous and sensitive to prolonged moisture.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces you want to replace — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and details.

Prehispanic repoussé pendant — once it's gone, it's gone.