Lizard Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Pink Fire Opal

The lizard that captures the fire of pink opal — movement and transformation around your neck.

Features

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal in pink tone
• Design: Naturalistic lizard
• Measurements: 4 cm long × variable width
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Weight: 3.4 g
• Chain not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that breathes nature. The lizard — agile, regenerative, a symbol of transformation in Mesoamerican cultures — comes alive in .950 silver with a pink fire opal hand-set into each facet of its body. Every piece is unique because the opal decides it: its pink and orange veins shift with the angle of light, as if the creature were in perpetual motion. It measures 4 cm long — just enough to catch the eye without dominating the chest. .950 silver is purer than standard .925 — a commitment to lasting durability and the timeless shine of Taxco craftsmanship.

Hand stone setting is one of the most demanding techniques in Taxco jewelry: each fragment of opal must be fitted into its setting without damaging either the stone or the silver. No machine can replicate the patience and precision of a Taxco stone-setter. The result is a piece where stone and metal are one — not an ornament glued on. Your silver carries an authenticity certificate — your guarantee of genuine craftsmanship.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for over 500 years. When you buy a Taxco pendant, you buy more than jewelry — you own part of the Arte Taxco story and the craft that sustains thousands of families in Guerrero. Every chisel mark, every solder joint, every stone setting is an act of preserving a tradition that conquest could not break.

Buy risk-free. If this pendant is ever not for you, we buy it back in store credit up to 35% of its original value, with no expiration date and no questions asked. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 Sterling Silver — purer than standard .925
• ✦ Pink Fire Opal hand-set, one-of-a-kind piece
• ✦ Naturalistic lizard design — Mesoamerican symbol
• ✦ Artisanal Taxco stone setting, made to order
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% in store credit

Ideal For

• 🎁 Those who love the natural and unique
• 💍 Lovers of transformation and change
• 👤 Collectors of authentic Taxco craftsmanship

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 4 cm. Pendant only — chain sold separately — choose one of our .925 sterling silver chains to personalize. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if you need size or finish variations, email hola@artetaxco.mx — we'll make it uniquely yours.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration date. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. Choose one of our .925 or .950 silver chains in the accessories section, or use one you already have.

Q: Will the opal crack or fade?
A: Opal is delicate and requires care — avoid impacts, chlorine, and sudden temperature changes. If you protect it, it will last for years. Its pink and orange colors will shift with light, making it even more special.

Q: Is this really handmade?
A: Completely. Every stone is set into the silver using hand tools. No machine can match the precision of a Taxco stone-setter with 20+ years of experience.

Have Silver You Don't Wear?

Old pendants, inherited chains, discontinued rings — we buy it all in store credit. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and get a quote instantly.

A one-of-a-kind Taxco piece — when it's gone, it's gone. This lizard pendant awaits you.