Sterling Silver Crucifix Pendant — Taxco .925 Openwork Arms

A sterling crucifix that walks with you, day by day, with quiet grace.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting + openwork)
• Design: Cross with openwork arms
• Dimensions: 4.2 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Weight: 1.36 g
• Finish: Polished bright
• No stones
• Pendant only — chain sold separately
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This sterling crucifix marries the precision of openwork cutting with the weight that feels right in your palm — light enough to wear all day, substantial enough to know it's there. The arms are cut through solid silver sheet with a jeweler's saw, a frame-by-frame labor that leaves spaces for light to pass through, casting shadows that define the form without ornament. It's the kind of piece that looks simple until you hold it: every line is a choice the Taxco craftsperson made.

Combined technique means solid sterling at stress points — where arms meet body — and meticulous openwork where the design calls for it. Polishing brings out the .925 silver, confirmed by the hallmark stamped in the metal. Not a fragile pendant. Built for daily wear, for chapel visits, for moments of quiet reflection.

Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silver for more than 500 years. Every crucifix that leaves its workshops inherits that tradition of craft — the same precision that made the city famous across continents. When you choose a Taxco pendant, you're choosing authentic silver that holds its value, and the chance to sell it back to us whenever you decide. Learn the story of Arte Taxco.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Genuine Sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Openwork arms: watchmaker's precision
• ✦ Lightweight (1.36 g) and comfortable for daily wear
• ✦ Made in Taxco, Mexico — 500 years of tradition
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70% in store credit

Perfect For

• 💍 Daily faith and devotion
• 👤 Those who love quiet elegance
• 🎁 Anyone who wears silver every day

Measurements & Shipping

4.2 cm long × 2.2 cm wide (pendant only, no chain). This crucifix pairs well with 45, 50, or 60 cm chains. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco. Note: This pendant is made to order — assembly time ~2 weeks. Email hola@artetaxco.mx if you have questions about availability.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We'll buy back your crucifix whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit with no expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No — this price is for the pendant only. You can choose any chain length and weight you prefer. We're happy to recommend styles that pair well. Email us.

Q: What does "Combined technique" mean?
A: The crucifix is cast in solid .925 silver, then the arms are cut with a jeweler's saw, creating that openwork effect. It's the fusion of two traditional Taxco techniques.

Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Yes. Sterling .925 is durable, and at 1.36 g it's very comfortable. The openwork arms are not fragile — they're engineered for daily life. Avoid perfumes and chlorine.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we'll buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and your certificate of authenticity.

A sterling crucifix from Taxco — when it's gone, it's gone. Yours now, always yours.