{"product_id":"dije-tortuga-plata-950-opalo-de-fuego-naranja","title":"Turtle Pendant Sterling Silver .950 Fire Opal Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Taxco turtle: ancestral protection in pure silver and opal fire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Stone inlay by hand + artisanal granulation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, orange tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 6.1 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 25.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShape: Turtle with wings and engraved shell\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Pendant only (chain not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Taxco turtle emerges from fire opal: every piece a mosaic of intense orange that shifts with light. The shell is covered in granulation by hand—silver spheres soldered one by one, a pre-Hispanic technique few Taxco jewelers still master. The wings unfold with movement, and the 25-gram weight makes itself known at the chest: not a delicate ornament, but a talisman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe turtle is an ancestral Mesoamerican symbol: protection, longevity, stability. .950 silver is near-absolute purity—purer than .925, more noble. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e that accompanies each pendant ensures what you wear is real silver, sealed with the Taxco 950 hallmark. Stone \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003einlay work\u003c\/a\u003e is precision labor: each opal segment sits in its own space, without machinery, only the silversmith's hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that craft—inherited, refined, defended. This turtle rises from that tradition—not mass production, but creation. When you decide you no longer want it, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e buys it back at up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950—purity superior to .925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire Opal orange, set by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Artisanal granulation on wings and shell—pre-Hispanic technique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Symbol of ancestral Mesoamerican protection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Handmade in Taxco, buyback program up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who honor ancestral and pre-Hispanic craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Daily wear as a spiritual protection talisman\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Gifts with cultural and spiritual meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e6.1 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e—about the size of a large coin, visible at the chest. \u003cstrong\u003eSold as pendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can pair it with any .925 or .950 sterling chain. Ships 2-3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, the price is for the pendant only. We recommend a .925 or .950 sterling chain, 45–50 cm long, to wear it at the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A variety of opal with orange, red, and yellow tones that reflect their own light. It is more fragile than other stones—store it in a dry case and avoid impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does granulation mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Silver spheres soldered to the surface, an ancient Taxco technique. Each grain is placed by hand—no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've stopped wearing—we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll tell you the percentage on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxco turtle in .950 silver—when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51577184452854,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005709","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005709_1.jpg?v=1788400186","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/dije-tortuga-plata-950-opalo-de-fuego-naranja","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}