Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Onyx — Taxco

The Aztec Calendar at your neck — five centuries of Taxco silver craft in every detail.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — relief in silver and onyx setting
• Stone: Black onyx
• Dimensions: 5 cm long × 3 cm wide
• Weight: 13.6 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Finish: Mirror polish with deep relief

This pendant brings together two worlds: the symbolism of the Aztec Calendar, one of the greatest achievements of Mesoamerican civilization, and the mastery of Taxco silvercraft. The relief depicts the Tonalpohualli, the ritual calendar of 260 days, with its glyphs in concentric spirals toward the central face of Ollin, cosmic movement. Black onyx frames and deepens the composition, creating contrast that makes each symbol legible from a distance. At 5 centimeters long, it hangs visible without being excessive — the exact size for the design to breathe and the glyphs to be clear.

Each piece comes from the silver workshops of Taxco combining techniques: the relief is worked in cast or raised silver, polished to a mirror finish; the onyx is set by hand in its bezel, secured without machinery. The .925 silver is authentic (with its official hallmark) and the onyx is natural. Taxco, the world capital of silverwork since 1534, masters this fusion of form and function: making Pre-Hispanic history wearable, today.

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.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in deep relief
• ✦ Natural black onyx hand-set
• ✦ Visible size: 5 cm — wears beautifully
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of Pre-Hispanic history
• 💍 Collector of Aztec symbolism
• 👤 Daily wear with meaning

Measurements & Shipping

This pendant measures 5 cm long × 3 cm wide — visible without being heavy. Sold pendant only, no chain; you can add a sterling .925 chain from our shop. Ships 2-3 business days. Need exact sizing or a specific chain? Email 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. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant alone. Sterling .925 chains are sold separately, so you can choose the length and thickness you prefer.

Q: What's the actual size?
A: 5 cm long × 3 cm wide — about the size of a large coin. It hangs visible without being bulky.

Q: How do I care for the onyx?
A: Avoid chlorine and perfumes. Store in a dry case. Clean with a soft microfiber cloth. The relief is delicate — do not scrape it.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited, or damaged — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and approximate weight.

A Pre-Hispanic pendant from Taxco, authentic and timeless — yours to keep, or to exchange whenever you wish.