Sterling Silver Granulated Turtle Ring — Taxco .950

The sacred turtle of Taxco, in every grain of silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Granulation — tiny silver spheres soldered by hand
• Design: Sacred pre-Columbian turtle
• Finish: Polished bright
• Style: Ethnic pre-Columbian
• Weight: 4.7 g
• Size: 7 (see how to measure your ring size)
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

The turtle is a symbol of longevity and wisdom in pre-Columbian cosmology. This ring captures that energy in .950 silver, with each granule placed individually, breathing with light. It is the jewel that whispers stories of Mesoamerica — it doesn't shout, it stays on your finger like an ancestral secret.

Crafted in granulation, one of the millennia-old techniques of silversmithing. Each tiny silver sphere is hand-soldered to the surface of the shell, no press, no machine. It is the craft that Taxco has practiced since before the conquest, perfected across five centuries of mastery. The .950 silver (nearly pure) is so malleable it allows this luxury: working with microscopic spheres that capture light like dewdrops.

Taxco is the beating heart of artisanal silversmithing worldwide — 500 years of artisans inheriting this language of metal and fire. Every ring that leaves its workshops carries that responsibility: to be guardian of a tradition that other countries try to copy but never equal. The Arte Taxco story becomes yours when you wear this turtle.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide it's time to release this turtle, we buy back your ring in store credit, up to 70%, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Millennia-old hand-soldered granulation technique
• ✦ Pre-Columbian turtle design — symbol of wisdom
• ✦ No stones — buyback up to 70%
• ✦ Made in Taxco, world capital of silversmithing

Perfect for

• 🎁 Lovers of pre-Columbian history and culture
• 💍 Anyone seeking meaningful, unique jewelry
• 👤 Daily wear — symbol of strength and continuity

Sizes and Shipping

Size 7 in stock. Measure your ring size here. If you prefer another size or custom made, email hola@artetaxco.mx (approx. 2-3 weeks). Standard shipping 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your ring whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is granulation?
A: An ancient technique where tiny silver spheres are hand-soldered to the surface. Pre-Columbian in origin, perfected in Taxco. Each sphere is a choice — no two are alike.

Q: Can I wear this ring every day?
A: Yes. Sterling .950 is very durable. Just avoid direct blows to the shell — granulation is as delicate as the nature it represents.

Q: Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?
A: Yes, included with every purchase. Learn how to verify your certificate.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited silver, old or discontinued pieces — we buy them back. Send clear photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with the weight (if you have it) and we'll get back to you with an offer.

The sacred turtle of Taxco awaits on your finger — when it's gone, it's gone.