Aztec Calendar Earrings Sterling Silver with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The mystery of the Aztec Calendar, captured in living opal.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Design: Aztec Calendar — pre-Hispanic symbol
• Measurements: Length 3.5 cm
• Closure: Sterling silver .925 ear wire
• Weight: 6.7 g per pair
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings tell the story of Aztec civilization in every flash of fire opal. The Aztec Calendar is not merely a motif: it is a record of cosmology, a symbol of cyclical time and ancestral knowledge. In Taxco's .950 silver, each multicolor opal — red, green, blue — reflects the stone's fire as it moves, as if the calendar itself comes alive at your ear.

Hand-set inlay technique requires jeweler's precision: each fire opal is individually placed in the silver setting, without machinery, respecting the pre-Hispanic pattern. The .950 purity amplifies this respect for craft — it is Taxco's purest standard, used in collector's jewelry.

For five centuries, Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing. The Aztec Calendar you wear connects to that living tradition: masters who inherit stone-setting technique, who understand that jewelry is more than metal — it is memory. The Arte Taxco story is the story of Taxco itself, where every piece is an act of continuity.

Buy risk-free. If these earrings no longer speak to you, we buy them back in digital wallet with no expiration — up to 35% of their original value. Your silver always holds worth. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — Taxco's purest silver
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal set by hand
• ✦ Aztec Calendar pre-Hispanic symbol
• ✦ Crafted in Taxco by master artisans
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love pre-Hispanic symbols and Aztec mythology
• 💍 Special occasions and meaningful celebrations
• 👤 Fire opal and living stone enthusiasts

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 3.5 cm per pair. Fire opal is delicate stone and requires care. Ships in 2-3 business days. Made to order: available in ~1-2 weeks. For custom inquiries, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, in digital wallet with no expiration, up to 35%. Silver never loses value at Arte Taxco. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A volcanic Mexican stone with red, green, and blue flashes that shift with light. More delicate than other gems, but unmatched in beauty.

Q: Can I wear these earrings daily?
A: We recommend occasional wear. Fire opal is beautiful but fragile. Avoid saunas, pools, and sudden temperature changes.

Q: What does the Aztec Calendar mean?
A: It is the Aztecs' Stone of the Sun — representing the movement of cosmic cycles and five ages of humanity in Mexica cosmology.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry that simply changed hands — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Collector's earrings in .950 silver — when the opal shines, history does too.