Sea Turtle Pendant in Silver with Fire Opal — Taxco

The grace of a sea turtle, in Taxco silver — protection you wear around your neck.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with 925 Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal in red
• Design: Sea turtle with open wings
• Length: 5.3 cm (chain not included)
• Width: Approx. 3.8 cm
• Weight: 7.1 g
• Pendant only — chain not included
• Hallmark: 925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the essence of the sea in the form of a sea turtle, an ancestral symbol of protection and wisdom across many cultures. With its wings spread in polished silver and the fire opal inset into the center of the shell, the piece glows with a deep red that shifts with the light — each movement of the pendant reveals new tones within the stone. It is a talisman to carry, for those who seek to wear the ocean as a companion.

Each stone is set by hand in the silver bezel, without press or machine. Hand-setting is a Taxco technique that demands precision and patience: the silversmith adjusts the stone with specialized tools, ensuring it rests firmly yet without excessive pressure. Fire opal is a living stone — its internal iridescence reflects its unique beauty. This hand-setting technique honors the stone's delicacy and guarantees that each pendant is different, because each hand that makes it brings its own decisions to the work. Sterling silver .925 with its 925 hallmark is the signature of Taxco: five centuries of artisan silver craft in your hands.

Taxco is the world capital of artisan silver for 500 years. In its cobblestone streets, family workshops across generations perfect techniques born from pre-Hispanic Mexico: hand-setting, stone inlay, the polish that draws light from silver like a mirror. This pendant is heir to that tradition — not a factory product, but the result of artisan decisions. The Arte Taxco story is the story of honoring that craft and bringing it straight to your hands.

Buy risk-free with the Lifetime Buyback Program. When you decide you no longer wear it, we buy back your pendant in store credit, up to 35%, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with 925 hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal in red — stone hand-set in bezel
• ✦ Sea turtle design: symbol of protection
• ✦ 5.3 cm length — visible and elegant size
• ✦ Pendant only, no chain included — perfect for threading on your own chain

Ideal For

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

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 5.3 cm (from top of the bezel to the tail). Approx. width: 3.8 cm. This is a pendant without chain — the price is for the piece only. You can use your own silver, stainless steel, or cord chain. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the United States.

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 about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. It is sold as a pendant only. You can use any silver, stainless steel, or cord chain of your choice. The pendant's 5.3 cm length makes it visible and elegant on almost any chain.

Q: How do I care for fire opal?
A: Fire opal is a delicate stone. Avoid perfumes, chlorine, and very hot water. Do not strike it or flex it. Store the pendant in a dry case, away from direct sunlight. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Q: Is the stone setting secure?
A: Yes. The hand-setting done by Taxco silversmiths ensures the stone is firmly placed. However, as with any delicate jewelry, avoid hard blows and treat the pendant with care.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pendants you no longer wear — we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of front and back, and we'll send you a quote.

A unique sea turtle pendant in fire opal — the beauty of the ocean around your neck.