Aztec Calendar Silver Pendant — Taxco .925

Aztec cosmology at your chest: a symbol of ancestral identity and power.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting + hand-engraving)
• Design: Aztec calendar with central glyph
• Length × Width: 2.8 × 1.8 cm
• Weight: 5.8 g
• Chain not included
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This prehispanic pendant captures the Mexica calendar wheel, where each glyph tells a story of time, cosmos, and cycles. Just over an inch long, it's the perfect size to wear close to your heart — subtle yet powerful. The casting creates the volume of the central face, while hand-engraving defines each symbol around the perimeter. A piece that speaks of deep roots.

Authentic sterling .925, marked with its hallmark as a guarantee of purity. The combined technique (casting and hand-finishing) is characteristic of Taxco artisans, who inherit from generations before them the craft of translating prehispanic iconography into contemporary jewelry. Every Aztec calendar that leaves Taxco is an act of connection with 500 years of silver-working tradition in the world capital of artisanal silver.

Taxco has been the heart of Mexican silversmithing since the 16th century. What began as a conquest technique transformed into identity: Taxco silversmiths learned to fuse Spanish precision with prehispanic aesthetic sensibility. Today, pendants like this are direct heirs to that cultural dialogue.

Buy risk-free. Your silver always has value. If ever you decide this pendant no longer travels with you, we buy it back in store credit, up to 70%, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Original Taxco Aztec calendar
• ✦ Hand-cast and hand-engraved
• ✦ Compact but striking size: 2.8 cm
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Ideal For

• 👤 Those who honor prehispanic heritage
• 🎁 Daily wear — symbol of identity
• 💍 Gifts with cultural meaning

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 2.8 cm × Width: 1.8 cm. Pendant only — chain sold separately. We recommend 45–50 cm chains so it rests mid-chest. Ships in 2-3 business days worldwide. Questions about chains? Email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant alone. We offer sterling silver chains in various lengths; email hola@artetaxco.mx for personalized recommendations.

Q: What does the Aztec calendar symbolize?
A: It's the cosmic wheel that regulated time and ritual. Each glyph around the perimeter represents a sign from the 260-day calendar (tonalpohualli). Wearing this symbol connects you to the Mexica philosophy of time.

Q: Can I order a custom-length chain?
A: Yes. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your preferred length and thickness. Taxco pendants are even more powerful with the perfect chain.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or collectibles — we buy them back. Send photos and details to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.

Symbol of roots, made in the city of silver.