Turtle Pendant Silver .950 with Fire Opal — Taxco

The Taxco turtle: protection in lime-green fire, carved in pure silver.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 Silver with hallmark
• Technique: Stone inlay by hand
• Stone: Fire Opal, lime-green
• Design: Turtle with 3D volume
• Length: 3.3 cm
• Width: [VERIFY]
• Weight: 4.6 g
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This turtle is no ordinary pendant. In Taxco, where silver has been the language for five centuries, artisans understand that every stone tells a story. The lime-green fire opal in this pendant glows like the heart of the jungle — a color you don't find in every market, only in the hands of silversmiths who know how to choose. The inlay is by hand: the stone is placed individually, set in pure .950 silver, and every contact point is a decision of the craft. When you wear it, you carry with you the patience of someone who dedicates hours to a detail others overlook.

The turtle is an ancestral symbol of protection and longevity — known since Mesoamerica. In .950 silver, this pendant carries that symbolic weight without drama, only with the real substance of tradition. Authentic silver is your guarantee: check the hallmark on the back. If you ever decide it's no longer for you, your silver still holds value — the Lifetime Buyback Program will repurchase it.

Taxco, Guerrero: for 500 years, the world's capital of silversmithing has trained generations of jewelers who achieve the impossible with simple tools. This pendant is a silent conversation between stone, silver, and your skin. Made in that context, not by machine. That matters.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver, purer than .925
• ✦ Lime-green Fire Opal, hand-inlaid stone setting
• ✦ Turtle design — symbol of ancestral protection
• ✦ 3D volume, 3.3 cm long: visible and elegant without excess
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with deep meaning
• 💍 Those seeking pure silver and authentic stone
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco craftsmanship

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 3.3 cm. Pendant only — chain sold separately. Need a chain? Write us and we'll help you choose. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US. Handmade piece — if you'd like custom variations, reach out.

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. The price is for the pendant only. We can recommend chains that pair well — email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: How do I care for the fire opal?
A: It's sensitive to chlorine and very hot water. Store in a dry case, clean with a soft cloth. Keep perfumes away from the stone.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: .950 is purer — hypoallergenic, longer-lasting, and higher intrinsic value. In this stone-set pendant, the purity adds elegance.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces you'd like to exchange — we'll buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx. Your silver always has value.

Taxco turtle — fire opal in pure .950 silver. Handmade. When it's gone, it's gone.