{"product_id":"collar-cocodrilo-en-plata-ley-925","title":"Sterling Silver Crocodile Lapis Lazuli Necklace — Ethnic Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncestral power in silver: the guardians of the Mexica militia return.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic sterling .925 silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Hand-carved crocodile figures with artisanal detail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNatural stone: Deep blue lapis lazuli set in the claws\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 158 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling toggle clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCollection: Historic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis necklace descends from pre-Hispanic tradition where the crocodile (cipactli) symbolized power, fertility, and protection in Mexica cosmology. The first day of creation bore the crocodile sign. Arte Taxco resurrects that narrative in pure silver, hand-carving each reptile with the precision that honors the inherited craft spirit. The claws cradle natural lapis lazuli, the sacred stone of Tenochtitlán, capturing the profound blue of ancestral lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery crocodile you see is the fruit of hours of workshop mastery: the silversmith cuts, files, textures, and polishes each scale, each articulation, until the beast awakens in silver. No machine can replicate that intention. The lapis lazuli, with its golden pyrite veins, adds dimension and rarity—each stone is unique, like you are. When you wear it, 500 years of history rest on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a necklace for those who understand that jewelry is not decoration: it is legacy. It is potency. It is the statement \"I am heir to a civilization that knew beauty and power\"—and it still does, here, now, in Taxco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 silver, hand-worked in Taxco's finest tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Crocodile figures hand-carved with pre-Hispanic artisanal precision in every scale\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Natural deep blue lapis lazuli with golden pyrite veining\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Historic collector's piece with authentic Aztec narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration: your silver always retains value up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who honor pre-Hispanic heritage and Mexican artistry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Formal occasions and nights of personal power\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors who understand silver as investment and meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChain length: approximately 50–55 cm. Weight: 158 g. Toggle closure. Ships 2–3 business days. For length adjustments, contact \u003ca href='mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx'\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. Whenever you decide to pass this piece forward, Arte Taxco buys it back in digital store credit up to 70% of value, no expiration ever. \u003ca href='\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida'\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the lapis lazuli authentic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, 100% natural mined lapis. Each golden pyrite vein is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I adjust the length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, write hola@artetaxco.mx with your ideal measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I care for the crocodiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Soft microfiber cloth only. Never soak the natural stone for extended periods. Store in dry case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld necklaces, broken jewelry, forgotten heirlooms—Arte Taxco buys them back. Send photos to \u003ca href='mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx'\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind workshop piece. When sold, it returns only through the Lifetime Buyback Program.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376934109430,"sku":"4Y05CBE4C115848","price":2272.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/69ab741f-1c23-4dd5-8ab2-1e6acb5535d5.jpg?v=1729704585","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/collar-cocodrilo-en-plata-ley-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}