Openwork Cross Pendant Sterling Silver .925 — Taxco

Faith in its purest form: an openwork cross that shines with every movement.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Openwork (hand-cut design)
• Length: 5.7 cm
• Weight: 1.8 g
• Finish: Polished bright
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A sterling silver cross with openwork that breathes with elegance. Every line was cut with the precision of a watchmaker, leaving spaces that allow light to pass through. It's the kind of piece you wear close to your heart — weightless, yet profound in meaning.

The openwork technique is one of the most demanding in jewelry crafting. It requires a Taxco artisan to cut each void with a jeweler's saw, with zero margin for error — a single mistake discards the entire piece. That's why each pendant is unique, even within the same design. It carries the .925 hallmark certifying its authenticity.

Taxco has been the heart of world silversmithing for 500 years. Since silver was discovered in its mountains, generations of craftsmen have mastered techniques like openwork, passed down from father to son. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that living tradition. When you wear this cross, you carry not just a spiritual symbol — you carry five centuries of craft in your hands.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco openwork — each cut is a decision
• ✦ Lightweight (1.8 g) and delicate
• ✦ Compatible with any chain
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Spiritual gifts with meaning
• 💍 Moments of personal reflection
• 👤 Those who love traditional craft

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 5.7 cm. Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately. Pair it with any sterling silver, gold, or stainless steel chain. Ships in 2-3 business days. Made to order in ~2 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. This is pendant only, 5.7 cm. You can choose any chain you prefer — sterling silver, gold, or steel — and add it to your cart separately.

Q: What is the openwork technique?
A: A Taxco craft that cuts the design using a jeweler's saw, leaving spaces for light to pass through the silver. Each cut is deliberate — one mistake discards the entire piece. It's precision work.

Q: How does pendant buyback work?
A: Present your certificate number and we buy back the piece in store credit, no expiration. Up to 70% because it has no stones.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pendants gathering dust — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Faith, in its purest form — cut in the silver of Taxco.