{"product_id":"dije-sol-de-plata-prehispanico-taxco-925","title":"Prehispanic Sun Pendant — Sterling Silver Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sun as guardian — an ancestral symbol in Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 Sterling Silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — polished sphere with hand-worked rays\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic sun with central sphere and 12 rays\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.5 cm long × 5.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18.1 g of solid silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Integral silver bail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: NOT INCLUDED (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is a statement of identity and connection. The sun — a symbol of strength and renewal in prehispanic cultures — comes alive in a polished silver sphere surrounded by twelve rays that curve like waves of energy. The design is deliberate: each ray is worked individually, bent and shaped by hand to catch light from every angle. When you wear it, your body's movement makes it glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe technique is hybrid: casting the central sphere (for weight and durability), manual mirror polish, and the spines formed with Taxco's signature cartonné technique — a specialty that few workshops master. The .925 hallmark is engraved on the base, certifying authenticity. At 18.1 grams, this is a pendant of presence — not a light accessory, but a piece you feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world's silver capital for 500 years. Since Spanish miners discovered silver in Guerrero's veins, the city became a laboratory of inherited techniques passed down generation to generation. This sun is born of that tradition: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of masters teaching apprentices, of craft secrets shared without rush. Your pendant is part of that unbroken chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe price you see is for the pendant only. You'll need a separate chain to wear it (browse our sterling silver chains or bring your own). It's this way because every wearer has their own vision: some want a thick link chain, others prefer fine and long. You decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .925 sterling silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Combined technique: cast sphere + hand-worked rays\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic design with ancestral symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Substantial weight: 18.1 g of presence\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Lovers of ancestral symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Connection to prehispanic identity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of ethnic jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 6.5 cm long × 5.5 cm wide. This pendant ships \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — the price is for the pendant only. Choose a sterling silver chain from our collection or use your own. Weight: 18.1 g. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if you'd like a custom version (weight, finish), write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the pendant include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It ships as pendant only. You can buy a separate sterling silver chain or use your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: In this case, the central sphere is cast (for solidity and weight), and the twelve rays are shaped using Taxco's signature cartonné technique — a specialty that forms silver while keeping its luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I customize the size or weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your idea — we can make larger or smaller versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You're No Longer Wearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you don't use — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll offer you fair value in store credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sun of Taxco — your symbol in 18.1 grams of solid silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51658287743222,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006186","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789591898506-5fgxz_1.jpg?v=1789592258","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-sol-de-plata-prehispanico-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}