Prehispanic Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

Prehispanic geometry and lime-green stone: a pendant that carries Taxco's heritage close to your heart.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark — highest purity
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal lime-green
• Design: Geometric prehispanic motif
• Size: 5.2 cm long
• Finish: High-polished
• Weight: 4.1 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This prehispanic pendant honors the geometric forms that Taxco's ancestors carved into stone and silver centuries ago. The lime-green fire opal, set by hand, captures light with that signature fire-opal luminosity — each movement becomes a flash of color. At 5.2 cm long, it's compact and weightless: discreet but unforgettable.

Crafted in .950 sterling silver — the highest purity standard in Taxco silversmithing. Every detail of the setting was done by hand: the stone was placed individually, without presses or machinery. The boundary between silver and opal is sharp because the artisan controlled it with precision. The casting and setting technique is the one Taxco inherited from generations of silversmiths who discovered the art of silver in the 16th century.

Taxco is not just a place — it's 500 years of mastery in working silver. Since Bernal Díaz arrived with the first Spanish technique, Guerrero's artisans have perfected each strike, each solder, each inlay. The Arte Taxco story continues with pendants like this one, where ancestral geometry meets contemporary silver — no nostalgia, just real craft.

Buy risk-free. If this pendant ever stops speaking to you, we buy it back in store credit up to 35%, no expiration. Silver never loses its worth. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver — maximum purity
• ✦ Fire Opal lime-green, hand-set into silver
• ✦ Unique prehispanic design from Taxco
• ✦ Compact and comfortable for everyday wear
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Anyone seeking to connect with prehispanic heritage
• 💍 Meaningful gifts with cultural depth
• 👤 Daily wear with geometric flair

Measurements and Shipping

The pendant is 5.2 cm long — roughly the size of your extended thumb. Pendant only; chain sold separately so you can personalize your length and style. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and USA. Made to order: ~2 weeks production time.

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. No fine print. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, pendant only. This lets you choose the length and thickness of chain you prefer. Email us at hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Fire opal is natural stone, hand-set into the silver. Its lime-green color is characteristic of this variety. If you have doubts, ask before you buy.

Q: What does the prehispanic design mean?
A: The geometric pattern reflects Taxco's tradition of working with motifs inherited from Mesoamerican cultures. It's not a reinterpretation — it's a direct homage to the geometry that ancestors captured in stone.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or discontinued styles — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Prehispanic silver pendant — geometry that travels with you.