{"product_id":"dije-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950-taxco-1","title":"Aztec Calendar Pendant Opal Fire Blue — Sterling 950 Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec Calendar at your chest: five centuries of silversmithing in a single piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic .950 sterling silver with Mexican hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (relief + cutwork + handset stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar in deep relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue fire opal set in geometric cutwork\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 5 cm long × 1.7 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950 (superior purity)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery pendant tells the story of Mesoamerica in silver. The Aztec Calendar—that disc of cosmic symbols that encodes the prehispanic worldview—shines here in deep relief, accompanied by a blue fire opal floating in geometric cutwork. The effect is mesmerizing: when light hits it, the opal sparkles in blues and greens, as if the movement of the ancient universe still pulses within. A pendant for those who feel the prehispanic root, not as ornament but as connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is the signature of Taxco, the purest alloy that artisans in this city have worked for 500 years. No shortcuts here: the hallmark .950 is engraved on the reverse. The opal was hand-set, stone by stone, using a combined technique that demands the precision of a master craftsman: the relief was chased from the back with a hammer, the cutwork was cut by hand with a jeweler's saw, and the stone was secured without a press—only with carefully applied metal pressure. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of these gestures: craftsmanship that cannot be automated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco is the world capital of handcrafted silver. For 500 years, since the Spanish conquest, its artisans have transformed metal into ritual. The Aztec Calendar is a symbol of that convergence: Spanish setting technique, prehispanic visual language, silver flowing from nearby mines. When you wear this pendant, you carry all that archaeology of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 sterling silver — Taxco's purest alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar in deep relief and cutwork\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue fire opal: each piece has unique color play\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Ideal size (5 cm): stands out on any chain length\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; No chain included: choose one that matches your style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those seeking connection to prehispanic roots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Travelers and history explorers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of symbolic design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 cm long × 1.7 cm wide. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only—chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for 45–60 cm chains. Ships in 2–3 business days. For specific chain recommendations or questions, write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Counts\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=\"\/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: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Pendant only. You can choose a chain separately, or if you already have one you love, this pendant works with any length. Let us know if you'd like recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's a delicate stone. Avoid sudden temperature changes, perfume, and chlorine. Store in a dry case. With basic care, it will last decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 silver instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Taxco is known for .950 silver — the highest purity standard. That's the difference: purer metal, less alloy, superior durability. The .950 hallmark guarantees it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, jewelry that's been sitting—we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with approximate weight. It's a circular gesture: your silver gets a second life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrehispanic design in .950 silver — Aztec cosmology shines again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51745180025078,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000007462","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790363647642-8wmsw_1.jpg?v=1790363988","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950-taxco-1","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}