Sea Turtle Pendant Sterling Silver 950 with Red Fire Opal

The silent strength of the sea turtle in a piece that travels with you.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Red Fire Opal
• Design: Sea turtle with sculpted wings
• Dimensions: 4.5 cm long × 3.6 cm wide
• Weight: 7.2 g
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A sea turtle emerges in pure silver: each line of the shell, each flipper, speaks of slow and steady motion. The red fire opal at its center is no accident — it is the heartbeat beneath the armor. In Taxco, where the craftsperson works silver as if it were water, this turtle is born from the careful inlay of stone, set with millimetric precision. It is not just a pendant: it is a reminder that the small can be profound.

.950 silver is the purest silver used in jewelry — 95% pure silver, with only 5% alloy. See the hallmark stamped on the back: it is your guarantee of authenticity, the seal of the Mexican state. The stone setting here is the work of a craftsman: each stone is placed in its seat, secured with microscopic silver applications. It takes hours of precision for a piece that does not repeat.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Since the Spanish brought the craft in the 16th century, each generation of craftspeople has refined the technique — the Arte Taxco story is part of that legacy. This pendant breathes that tradition: it is living silver, not machinery.

Wear this pendant without a chain (you bought it pendant-only — pair it with the cord or chain you love) or thread silk through the top loop. Wear it skin to skin, or over clothing. The sea turtle is protection: in ancestral cultures, it connects with journey, patience, home. Buy risk-free — if one day you decide another piece is more yours, your .950 silver always has value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver — the purest for jewelry
• ✦ Red Fire Opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Sea turtle design with ancestral meaning
• ✦ Perfect size for daily wear: 4.5 × 3.6 cm
• ✦ Buyback guarantee up to 35% — no expiration

Ideal For

• 💍 Travelers and spiritual explorers
• 🎁 Gifts with roots and meaning
• 👤 Those seeking pure silver and true craft

Measurements & Shipping

This pendant measures 4.5 cm long and 3.6 cm wide — about the size of a large coin, visible at first glance. The pendant is sold WITHOUT a chain. You can wear it with any cord, fine silver chain, or even thread it into a necklace you already own. Ships 2-3 business days in Mexico. Need a chain recommendation? Email hola@artetaxco.mx — we recommend .925 silver, 2–3 mm thickness for this weight.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back this pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. .950 silver is heritage — your investment never loses value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The pendant is sold alone. It is more affordable, and you choose which chain to wear it with — more flexible that way.

Q: What is hand stone setting?
A: It is the Taxco technique where the stone is mounted and secured by hand in silver seats, without machines. Each piece is unique because the craftsperson adjusts each setting.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: .950 silver is purer (95% vs 92.5%), more malleable, and stronger. It is the standard for pieces with valuable stones — greater security in the setting.

Have Old Silver?

Old silver, inherited, or pieces you no longer wear — we buy them back. Email photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we give you a quote instantly. Your silver always has value.

The sea turtle in .950 silver — a journey that begins the moment you wear it.