Sterling Silver Sun Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The energy of the Taxco sun, suspended at your chest.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, blue
• Design: Sun with radiating rays — Prehispanic symbol
• Size: 5.2 cm long
• Weight: 2.6 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the essence of the sun in its most poetic form. The blue fire opal — with its deep, shifting reflections — glows at the center, while hand-worked silver rays radiate around it like an ancestral halo. It is a piece that speaks without words: of energy, renewal, of the connection between sky and earth. At 5.2 centimeters, it is generous without overwhelming — the perfect size to be seen, admired, and felt.

Every fire opal is unique. The blue flashes you see in this stone are natural, the result of how light plays through its crystalline structure. The hand-set technique — placing the stone without industrial presses — is the hallmark of Taxco's silversmith craft. Hand-setting requires precision and patience; the artisan must ensure the stone is secure without pressing hard enough to crack it. That is why each pendant varies slightly — no two are identical.

Taxco, in the heart of Guerrero, has been the world capital of artisanal silvercraft for 500 years. Since colonial times, Taxco's silversmiths have inherited techniques that blend Prehispanic influences with European craft, creating jewelry that is both art and history. The story of Arte Taxco is the story of this tradition — of hands working silver with dedication and respect for the craft.

Buy risk-free. With our Lifetime Buyback Program, your pendant always holds value. Whenever you decide, we buy it back in store credit — up to 35% — with no expiration. Your investment in authentic silver never fades.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling Silver .950 — purity above the standard
• ✦ Fire Opal blue, hand-set — every stone unique
• ✦ Sun design — symbol of renewable energy
• ✦ Made in Taxco by master silversmiths
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those seeking solar energy connection
• 💍 Giving meaningful tradition
• 👤 Lovers of Prehispanic art and Taxco silvercraft

Sizing & Shipping

The pendant measures 5.2 cm long — about the size of a large coin, but with more presence. Chain not included — sold as pendant only. You can choose a silver chain from our collection or use one you already own. Standard shipping 2-3 business days. For custom chain length, email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant come with a chain?
A: No. It is sold as a pendant only, 5.2 cm long. You can purchase a silver chain separately from our shop or use one you already have.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes, it is natural fire opal. Every stone has unique reflections. It is delicate — avoid prolonged water, perfumes, and chlorine, and store in a cool, dark place.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925?
A: Silver .950 is purer and more durable. Though more expensive, it is ideal for intricate details and secure stone settings. It carries the .950 hallmark of authenticity.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything you simply do not wear — we buy it back no questions asked. Email photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will make you a fair offer.

The sun of Taxco shines at your throat — unbound by the limits of a chain.