Silver Turtle Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

The turtle of wisdom, carried in living silver from Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, blue tones
• Design: Turtle
• Weight: 6.6 g
• Dimensions: 4.2 cm long
• Includes: Pendant only (chain sold separately)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A silver turtle capturing the magic of fire opal in deep blue tones — the size of a small coin, perfect to carry as a reminder of calm and protection. Every detail of the shell is worked with care, the stone hand-set at the center, glowing with that floating shimmer only opal achieves.

Authentic Taxco sterling silver .925 with its hallmark, cast using the lost-wax casting technique — a process where the original mold is destroyed by fire to allow only the purity of silver to pass through. The stone is placed individually, by hand, no machines — this is how Taxco has made pendants for five centuries.

Taxco means silver to the world. For 500 years, this city in Guerrero breathes silversmithing: entire streets of workshops, masters teaching the craft to their children, techniques passed from generation to generation. This pendant is born from that heritage — not a copy, but another link in the endless chain of the silversmith's art.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Blue fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Artisanal Taxco casting
• ✦ Price is pendant only — chain separate
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Those seeking symbols of wisdom and protection
• 👤 Collectors of unique silver pendants
• 🎁 Meaningful mineral gifts

Dimensions & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.2 cm long — about the size of a small coin, visible and present without being oversized. Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately. You can use a chain you already own or write us for recommendations on length and thickness. Ships 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 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can use a chain you already own or request one separately — write hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations on length (45-55 cm is standard).

Q: Is the fire opal real?
A: Yes. It's natural opal with the floating color effect. The stone is hand-set in silver using artisanal lost-wax casting. If you have questions, check our certificate of authenticity.

Q: Why the turtle?
A: The turtle symbolizes wisdom, patience, and longevity across many cultures. In Taxco, artisans choose animals that resonate — the turtle is an invitation to carry those qualities.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Turtle pendant in Taxco silver — when it ends, it returns to its source.