Sea Turtle Pendant Silver .950 Opal Green

A sea turtle in silver — journey, calm, and protection on your chest.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, lime green
• Design: Sea turtle in relief
• Finish: Textured shell carving, polished flippers
• Weight: 8.5 g
• Dimensions: 4.9 cm long × 3.4 cm wide
• Presentation: Pendant only — no chain included
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant evokes the majesty of the sea turtle — an ocean traveler, guardian of patience and transformation. The .950 silver, the purest used in jewelry, embraces a fire opal in lime-green tones: each stone is different, like the currents that carry these creatures. Hand-set, each facet of the opal settles into place, without haste. The carved shell detail and polished flippers give movement to the design. It is a pendant for those who seek a talisman or reminder: the turtle swims at its own pace, and so can you.

.950 silver is rare in fine jewelry — even more noble than the common .925. It carries the certificate of authenticity that verifies its purity. Hand-set stone inlay is a Taxco technique requiring precision: each crack of the opal is respected, and the setting is fitted around the natural stone, not the other way around. This is what sets it apart from industrial production.

Taxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for five centuries. Here, generations of masters have refined every setting technique, every hammer stroke. The Arte Taxco story is part of that tradition: each pendant is another link in a chain of craft that does not break.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver — noble metal with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal lime-green — no two are alike
• ✦ Hand-set inlay — individual stone setting
• ✦ Sea turtle — symbol of journey, protection, wisdom
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% — your silver always holds value

Perfect for

• 🎁 Ocean and nature lovers
• 💍 Gifts with meaning: patience, transformation
• 👤 Collectors of unique Taxco pendants

Sizing and shipping

The pendant measures 4.9 cm long × 3.4 cm wide — the size of a large coin, visible and present on the chest. Sold as pendant only; chain not included. You can use a chain you already own or choose a sterling silver chain from our store. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom made in ~3 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx

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 about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant alone. You can purchase a sterling silver chain separately or use one you already own.

Q: What is the fire opal like?
A: Natural opal with green and yellow color play — each piece is unique. It is delicate: avoid impact and prolonged saltwater exposure.

Q: Can I customize the size?
A: Yes. Write us at hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea and we will quote you.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, broken pendants — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we give you instant value.

Sea turtle in .950 silver — once it sells, it sells.