The sea turtle in silver and opal: symbol of voyage, protection, and wisdom around your neck.
Characteristics
- Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
- Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
- Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
- Design: Sea turtle
- Dimensions: 4 × 4 cm
- Includes: Sterling silver .925 chain
- Weight: 2.8 g
- Handmade to order in Taxco
This sea turtle pendant captures marine elegance in pure silver. The multicolor fire opal glows at its center with green, blue, and orange tones that shift in the light — every time you wear it, you discover new sparkle. The turtle, a Mesoamerican symbol of journey and protection, is hand-set in .925 sterling, meaning each stone was placed individually for maximum security. At 4 × 4 centimeters, the pendant commands presence without overwhelming: beautiful over fabric, discreet under a blouse, perfect for any moment.
The art of stone inlay in Taxco is masterwork. It is not industrial setting: it is hand work, where the silversmith reviews every angle, every pressure, every light. Fire opal is a stone of living opalescence — its colors are not painted, they are natural, born from the stone's physical structure. Comes with certificate of authenticity.
Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is one of a community that inherited the craft of silver, generation after generation, perfecting techniques that other nations lost. Every pendant we make is an act of continuity of that legacy.
Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.
Key Benefits
- ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
- ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal — vivid, natural colors
- ✦ 4 × 4 cm — visible, elegant, balanced
- ✦ Includes sterling silver .925 chain
- ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration
Perfect For
- 🎁 Gifts with meaning
- 💍 Ocean and nature lovers
- 👤 Taxco jewelry collectors
Dimensions & Shipping
Pendant 4 × 4 cm, includes sterling silver .925 chain. Handmade to order in Taxco — ships 2-3 business days. Need a different chain or adjustments? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx.
Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters
Buy risk-free. We repurchase your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does it include a chain?
A: Yes, it includes a sterling silver .925 chain. If you prefer a different chain or length, we can arrange that.
Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes, it is natural opal with vivid iridescence. The colors you see (green, blue, orange) are the stone's physical structure, not paint.
Q: What does the sea turtle symbolize?
A: In Mesoamerican cultures, the turtle is a symbol of journey, patience, protection, and water connection. Today it represents sustainability and wisdom.
Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?
Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've simply outgrown — we buy it back without expiration. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.
A piece from Taxco — handmade, with living stone, for those who love authentic craft.
