Turtle Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal

A shelter of light and color: the Taxco turtle on your chest.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor tone
• Design: Turtle in volume, symbol of protection
• Size: 3.3 cm long
• Weight: 4.6 g
• Includes: Pendant only, no chain
• Origin: Handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico

A silver turtle, solid and small in size but monumental in meaning. This pendant tells the story of Taxco's craft: the organic form emerges from the casting, and in its shell rests a fire opal that dances between blues, greens, and amber flashes. It's a piece that takes time to see — light plays differently every time you wear it. The hand-setting of the stone is pure work: each finger of the artisan places the opal in its place, no machine to help. No two pendants are exactly alike.

.950 silver is purer than .925 — it's the choice of those who won't settle. It comes with its certificate of authenticity stamped with the .950 hallmark. The turtle is a symbol that crossed continents: in Mesoamerica, it held the world; in the East, it carries the sky. On your chest, it is protection — the kind you choose to wear.

Taxco has been the world's capital of artisan silver for 500 years. The silversmiths of Taxco don't inherit just techniques — they inherit responsibility. Each fire opal carries geological history; each solder of .950 silver holds the respect of a tradition that doesn't negotiate. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that responsibility brought to the workshop.

Buy risk-free. If you ever change your mind, your silver is worth real money: we buy back this pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, with no expiration, up to 35% of purchase value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver, purer than .925
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set, light of its own
• ✦ Symbol of protection — turtle in volume
• ✦ Unique in its luminous expression
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts with spiritual meaning
• 💍 Those seeking color and movement in one piece
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco's silvercraft

Measurements and Shipping

The pendant measures 3.3 cm long — just larger than a fingernail, small enough to travel between your breasts without weight. Pendant only; chain sold separately. You can pair it with a .925 or .950 silver chain of your choice. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. The chain is sold separately. It's important you choose the length and thickness that matches your style.

Q: How delicate is the fire opal?
A: It's a natural stone and requires care. Avoid chlorine, strong perfumes, and impacts. Stored well, it will last many years.

Q: Why .950 and not .925?
A: .950 silver is purer — it contains 95% pure silver versus 92.5% of .925. It's the premium choice for pieces we want to last generations.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything that's had its time — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of the pendant or piece.

A Taxco turtle floating light — when it's gone, it's gone.