Turtle Pendant Silver .925 with Blue Fire Opal

The turtle: ancient symbol of protection and wisdom, worn in living silver from Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting and hand-setting
• Stone: Blue Fire Opal
• Size: 3.1 cm long × 3.5 cm wide
• Weight: 6.5 g
• Design: Dimensional turtle
• Finish: Polished bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Important: Pendant only — chain sold separately

This pendant is a prayer in silver. The turtle — symbol of earth and longevity in pre-Hispanic cultures — emerges here at the perfect scale to wear close to the heart: just over a thumb's width tall. The blue fire opal that crowns its shell is no accident: each shade — from deep blue to iridescent green — echoes the waters that protect this creature, reinforcing the connection to nature's cycles that Taxco's artisans have never lost sight of.

Made by combined process: the turtle's form is cast in precision mold, then the opal is hand-set, stone by stone, into the shell's geometry. Not machinery — it's artisanal decision at every step. The silver you touch carries the .925 hallmark, authenticity record you'll find in your certificate of authenticity.

Taxco has been the world's capital of silversmithing for 500 years. Here, the turtle is not ornament — it's history. The combined technique you see — precision casting united with hand-setting — is heir to generations of silversmiths who made Taxco synonymous with real silver. Discover the Arte Taxco story and how each piece supports an ancient craft at risk of extinction.

Buy risk-free. Your silver always holds value. When you no longer want this pendant, we buy it back — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Blue Fire Opal hand-set
• ✦ Turtle: symbol of wisdom and protection
• ✦ Combined casting and hand-setting — made in Taxco
• ✦ Buyback no expiration up to 35%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Lovers of pre-Hispanic symbolism
• 💍 Gifting protection
• 👤 Collectors of meaningful pendants

Measurements and Shipping

The pendant measures 3.1 cm long × 3.5 cm wide — the size of a large coin, perfect to show on the skin. Weight: 6.5 g. Pendant only — chain purchased separately. Ships 2-3 business days. Questions about sizing or looking for a specific chain? Write to 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 all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No — this is the pendant price only. Chain purchased separately, so you choose the length and style that suits you best.

Q: What is the hallmark on .925 silver?
A: It's the authenticity stamp — purity mark guaranteeing the silver is 92.5% pure. In Mexico, the hallmark is synonymous with true jewelry.

Q: Is the opal natural?
A: It's described as fire opal; its blue tone is characteristic. If you have questions about origin or stone type before purchasing, reach out — we'll advise you at no obligation.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited, old, or simply forgotten — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll offer fair price in store credit.

Silver turtle in fire opal — when it's gone, there's no other like it.