Jaguar Sterling Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The power of the jaguar — Mesoamerican symbol in pure Taxco silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark (exceptional purity)
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, lime green tone
• Design: Jaguar — Mesoamerican guardian
• Dimensions: Length 3.4 cm × width ~1.8 cm (size of a Mexican $5 coin)
• Weight: 6.2 g
• Closure: No chain included (thread it on your own)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

The sacred feline of Mesoamerica comes alive in this pendant: a jaguar with fixed eyes and half-open jaw, its body covered in fire opal facets glowing lime green. Each stone — irregular, alive — was hand-set into .950 sterling, the finest purity worked by Taxco craftsmen. This is not mass-cast jewelry: it is careful placement, stone by stone, in the recessed spaces of the silver sheet.

In Taxco, stone inlay is the inheritance of silversmiths who remake Mesoamerican cosmology in silver. The jaguar is not ornamental — it is a reminder of power, feline speed, inner wisdom. Wear it as a totem or gift it to someone who honors that strength. The .950 silver guarantees generational durability: every scratch, every patina it acquires is a record of the years it accompanies you.

Taxco is not a factory — it is the world's premier center of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. Every piece leaving its workshops is a decision: which stone, how to set it, how many hours to dedicate to precision. Arte Taxco gathers these pieces under one principle: that your silver holds lifetime value, that you wear it without financial risk.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark — maximum purity and durability
• ✦ Lime green fire opal hand-set stone by stone
• ✦ Pre-Columbian design: jaguar, symbol of power
• ✦ No chain: personalize how you wear it
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% — your silver always has value

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love ancestral power symbols
• 💍 Pre-Columbian art collectors
• 👤 Daily wear on your own chain

Dimensions & Shipping

Length 3.4 cm (about the size of a Mexican $5 coin), width approximately 1.8 cm. Pendant only — chain sold separately. Choose your own in silver, steel, or leather — the jaguar adapts to your style. Shipping 2-3 business days. Custom sizing or adjustments: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Natural stone decreases value over time, but your .950 silver maintains guaranteed buyback. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, it is pendant only. This way you choose the chain that matches your style — silver, steel, leather, or whatever you prefer.

Q: How delicate is the stone inlay?
A: The inlay is well-secured, but natural stone requires care: avoid direct impact and do not press it against hard surfaces. It is handcraft, not stainless steel.

Q: Why .950 sterling instead of .925?
A: .950 is the finest purity in artisan jewelry — nearly pure silver. Taxco uses it in its finest pieces. It will last more generations and holds higher buyback value.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver, or pieces you want to exchange — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with details and we'll tell you the value.

The jaguar never dies — it returns in every form it takes.