{"product_id":"dije-cruz-de-plata-calado-taxco-926","title":"Silver Openwork Cross Pendant — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaith at your neck: precision, lightness, and 500 years of silver craft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Openwork (calado) — hand-cut with jeweler's saw\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Traditional openwork cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePendant length: 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStones: None\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain included: No (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA six-centimeter cross that speaks for itself. Openwork (calado) is the most demanding technique in silversmithing: every cut with the jeweler's saw is a unique, irreversible decision. No two crosses are alike. The result is a piece that plays with light, floats against fabric, weighs almost nothing yet means everything. Pure silver, .925, with its hallmark of authenticity. A pendant for those who believe, who remember, who carry faith at their heart without need for ornament. Minimalist. Honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eopenwork technique\u003c\/a\u003e you see here comes from five centuries of silver craft in Taxco. Every cut demands watchmaker's precision: one mistake and the piece fails. That's why openwork is rare, valued, and respected among master artisans. This cross, without stones to distract, is pure sacred geometry in silver. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of silversmithing for 500 years. The craft was born here; the masters who keep it alive live here. When you buy a pendant from Arte Taxco, you're not buying just silver: you're buying five centuries of history, inherited technique, hands that know every secret of the metal. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour cross is the pendant only. If you want a chain, choose your own — select gauge, length, style. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll guide you to the perfect pairing. Because your faith deserves to feel as good as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Openwork technique: every cut hand-executed with precision\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 6 cm in length: visible, elegant, balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Stone-free: spiritual minimalism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration up to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts of faith and meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Daily or devotional wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Religious occasions and ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is 6 cm long. \u003cstrong\u003eSold without chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — you choose your own. That way you pick the gauge and length that suits your style best. For recommendations, contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships in 2-3 business days. Packaged in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your silver always has value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% 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 the pendant include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Sold as the pendant alone, 6 cm. Chain sold separately so you can choose the gauge and length you prefer. Write us if you'd like recommendations for chains that pair well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the openwork technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: One of the hardest skills in silversmithing — the entire design is cut out with a fine jeweler's saw. One mistake and the piece fails. That's why each pendant is unique and takes hours to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I request a different size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your request. We'll create a custom pendant in ~2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or silver jewelry sitting unused — we'll buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll make you an offer. No expiration; your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpenwork cross from Taxco — once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51584997818614,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005786","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005786_1.jpg?v=1788490066","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-cruz-de-plata-calado-taxco-926","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}