Sea Turtle Pendant in Embossed Sterling Silver — Taxco .925

The sea turtle in silver: a symbol of journey, protection, and ocean wisdom.

Details

• Material: Sterling .925 silver
• Technique: Hand-embossed
• Design: Sea turtle in motion
• Length: 3.4 cm (chain not included)
• Weight: 2 g
• No stones
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the sea turtle in all its grace — an animal that has navigated oceans for millions of years. In Taxco embossing, each hammer strike from the reverse creates a relief unique to that moment. No two pendants are identical: every mark of the silversmith's hand is a signature of authenticity. The turtle speaks to travelers, to those seeking anchor in movement, to those who honor the ocean — a messenger of longevity, patience, and return home.

Sterling .925 at its honest weight — 2 grams of noble metal. Embossing is an ancient technique that pre-dates Spanish arrival in Mexico and was perfected by Taxco over five centuries. Each line is intention, each curve is decision. A technique no machine can replicate: only the hand of a trained artisan.

Taxco has been the home of handcrafted silver since 1534. Across five centuries, the valley has forged generations of plateros who read silver the way others read a book. The Arte Taxco story is rooted in that legacy: every piece answers why Taxco remains the world capital of hand-worked silver.

This pendant is sold without a chain — just the turtle's body, waiting for the string of your choice. Pair it with a silver chain you already own, or choose a new one that reflects your style. Freedom is part of the design.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Hand-embossed: every strike is unique
• ✦ Sea turtle: symbol of protection and longevity
• ✦ Compact and versatile: fits any chain
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect for

• 💍 Ocean lovers and nature devotees
• 👤 Those who seek meaning in every piece
• 🎁 A gift for travelers and adventurers

Size and shipping

The pendant measures 3.4 cm long and is sold chain not included. The price is for the pendant only. Use it with any silver, gold, or chain material you prefer. Ships in 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your silver always has value

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.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does this include a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. It comes ready for you to thread with the chain of your choice.

Q: What is embossing?
A: An ancient technique where silver is hammered from the back with steel punches. Each piece is one-of-a-kind because each hammer strike is an artisan's decision.

Q: Can I wear this pendant every day?
A: Yes, .925 sterling is durable. Just avoid hard impacts and keep it away from chlorine and perfume.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you don't use — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll give you a store credit offer.

A Taxco pendant: when it's gone, there's no replica.