Toad Pendant in Sterling Silver with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco .925

A silver toad with the glow of blue fire opal — nature against your chest.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Design: Handcrafted toad
• Stone: Fire opal, blue
• Measurements: 2.8 cm long
• Weight: 4.7 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant honors Mexican wildlife, captured in pure silver. The toad — a symbol of fertility and transformation in pre-Hispanic cultures — emerges in full artisanal expression: every detail of its body is carved and polished by hand, while its eyes shine with blue fire opal. It's small but striking — the size of a Mexican $2 coin — turning an everyday pendant into a talisman of nature.

Every fire opal is unique: its blue and green veins dance in the light, as if the toad guards a cenote's secret. The sterling .925 with its hallmark guarantees authenticity and durability; the hand setting ensures the stone is secure without industrial machinery. This is the work that defines Taxco artisans — stone setting is pure craft, where patience and precision matter more than speed.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years — the story of Arte Taxco is part of that legacy. Every piece we make honors that tradition: not mass production, but honest craftsmanship. This toad arrives in your hands exactly as it left the workshop — unique and ready to travel with you.

Buy risk-free. If one day you decide the toad deserves a new home, we buy back your pendant in store credit with no expiration, up to 35%. Your silver always has value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Blue fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Unique handcrafted toad design
• ✦ Perfect everyday size (2.8 cm)
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Mexican wildlife lovers
• 💍 Symbol of transformation and fertility
• 👤 Fire opal and Taxco craftsmanship enthusiasts

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 2.8 cm long — the size of a Mexican $2 coin, perfect to wear close to your heart. Pendant only; chain sold separately. If you'd like a silver chain for this toad, write to hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships in 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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 come with a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. Chain sold separately. If you need a recommendation, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: How does the blue fire opal look in the light?
A: Fire opal shifts in tone depending on the angle — deep blue with green flashes. Each toad is different because each opal is unique.

Q: What does the toad mean in Taxco?
A: In pre-Hispanic myth, the toad symbolizes fertility and transformation. Taxco artisans honor it in silver because they respect those roots — nature and craft walk together.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back, no matter the origin. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll give you a quote.

A silver toad with blue fire opal — once it's gone, it's gone.