Sea Turtle Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal

The sea turtle that travels with you — protection and peace in every step.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Stone inlay by hand
• Stone: Fire Opal, orange
• Size: 2.7 cm long
• Width: [VERIFY]
• Weight: 2.78 g
• Finish: Mirror polished
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

The sea turtle is an ancestral symbol of protection, patience, and connection to water. This .950 silver pendant captures its spirit in miniature: each limb is crafted with precision, and the shell shines with the orange fire of opal — a stone ancient cultures believed was a guardian of transformation. Wear it as a reminder that life flows at its own pace, that change is constant, and there is always a safe path ahead.

.950 sterling silver is the purest silver used in artisanal jewelry — 95% fine silver, with the hallmark stamped for authenticity. The fire opal that the Taxco artisan inlays by hand gleams in warm oranges and reds, dancing with light. Inlay work demands precision: each facet of the stone must fit perfectly in its silver bed, never forced or pressured.

Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The story of Arte Taxco honors that legacy in every piece: pendants like this sea turtle are the result of generations of craft, where stone-inlay technique passes from workshop to workshop. It is not a mass-molded design — it is hand-assembled, each pendant unique in its finish.

Buy risk-free. Your silver always has value: we buy back up to 35% in store credit, no expiration, whenever you decide. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver — the purest in fine jewelry
• ✦ Orange fire opal inlaid by hand
• ✦ Symbol of protection and transformation
• ✦ Perfect pendant size: 2.7 cm
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts with spiritual meaning
• 💍 Ocean and nature lovers
• 👤 Collectors of unique Taxco pendants

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 2.7 cm. Pendant only — chain not included. You can pair this with any sterling silver chain from our store and attach it through the top loop. 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 all the details of the Lifetime Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. This is the pendant only, 2.7 cm long. You can purchase any sterling silver chain from our store and attach it to the loop at the top.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: .950 silver is purer and more valuable — 95% fine silver versus 92.5%. It is the standard in high-end jewelry and resists tarnishing longer.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: The fire opal we carry is confirmed as fire opal; if you have questions about its origin, please write us before purchasing.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or a pendant you no longer use — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

A sea turtle in .950 silver and orange fire opal — a pendant that swims at your chest with the ancestral wisdom of Taxco.