{"product_id":"dije-de-plata-calendario-azteca-taxco-925","title":"Aztec Calendar Silver Pendant — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAztec cosmology at your chest: a symbol of ancestral identity and power.\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: Combined (casting + hand-engraving)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec calendar with central glyph\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength × Width: 2.8 × 1.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain not included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy 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. \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 sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Original Taxco Aztec calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-cast and hand-engraved\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Compact but striking size: 2.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those who honor prehispanic heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Daily wear — symbol of identity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts with cultural meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 2.8 cm × Width: 1.8 cm. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend 45–50 cm chains so it rests mid-chest. Ships in 2-3 business days worldwide. Questions about chains? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration date. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant alone. We offer sterling silver chains in various lengths; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for personalized recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the Aztec calendar symbolize?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I order a custom-length chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your preferred length and thickness. Taxco pendants are even more powerful with the perfect chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or collectibles — we buy them back. Send photos and details to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make you an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbol of roots, made in the city of silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51612926640374,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006038","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006038_1.jpg?v=1789162423","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-de-plata-calendario-azteca-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}