Silver Turtle Pendant with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco .925

The Taxco turtle: guardian of protection, cast in silver that lasts forever.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting + hand setting)
• Stone: Blue Fire Opal
• Design: Naturalistic turtle with shell detail
• Weight: 13.3 g
• Dimensions: 5.4 cm long × 3.1 cm wide
• Includes: Pendant only (no chain)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

In Taxco, the turtle is more than an animal: it is a symbol of ancestral protection, longevity, and earthly wisdom. This pendant captures its essence with a blue fire opal set into an open shell, revealing each facet of the stone. The size is generous — just larger than your thumb — and wears with presence. Silver embraces the stone with combined technique: each shell segment was cast with precision, then each opal was set by hand, one by one.

Authentic sterling silver .925, marked with hallmark. Fire opal is a natural, delicate stone with that blue-green that shifts in light — each piece is unique, because nature does not repeat colors. Set without press, only with the hands of a silversmith who knows the craft.

Taxco has been forging symbols in silver for 500 years. The turtle, guardian of time, lives in water and land: boundary between worlds. This pendant carries that bridge with you — protection that walks your path. Not fashion jewelry; it is a true amulet, made of metal that endures.

Buy risk-free: whenever you decide, we buy back your pendant up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark — hypoallergenic
• ✦ Natural blue fire opal, hand-set
• ✦ Symbol of protection and longevity from Taxco
• ✦ Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Those seeking an amulet with meaning
• 🎁 Gift of protection — moments of change
• 👤 Collectors of pre-Hispanic symbols from Taxco

Dimensions & Shipping

The pendant measures 5.4 cm long × 3.1 cm wide — about the size of a large coin. Sold as pendant only; chain is separate (use your own or buy one from us — the pendant has a standard bail). 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 date. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can use any chain you own or buy one separately — the pendant has a standard bail that fits most chains.

Q: How big does it look when worn?
A: At 5.4 cm long, this pendant has presence — it shows, but it is not overwhelming. Perfect for someone who wants the symbol to be seen.

Q: Is the opal natural?
A: Yes. It is fire opal, a natural stone that varies in color and brilliance. The blue of this piece is unique. It requires care: avoid impacts and excess moisture.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Use?

Old silver, broken pendants, heirlooms — we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we will tell you the value.

Taxco turtle in silver — guardian of your path.