Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The Aztec Calendar at your chest — 500 years of silversmithing in every grain of silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver — highest purity
• Design: Aztec Calendar — Mesoamerican symbol
• Stone: Fire Opal — green
• Weight: 6.6 g
• Dimensions: 4.9 cm long × 1.7 cm wide
• Chain: Not included (choose your own)
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

The Aztec Calendar is one of the most recognized symbols of Mesoamerica — that intricate disc that counts time in 52-year cycles, guardian of centuries of astronomical knowledge. This pendant brings it to life in .950 silver, the highest purity that Taxco silversmiths work with. The green of the fire opal captures that glimmer of water and light that the ancients saw as sacred, an element of transformation. At 4.9 centimeters, it's visible at the neck without overwhelming — just the right size for the wearer to feel the weight of history without burden.

Casting in .950 silver demands precision: every detail of the Calendar — the glyphs, the central circle, the rays — must be reproduced without losing clarity. Taxco has been the cradle of this craft for 500 years, since Cortés discovered the region's silver deposits until today. The city's silversmiths know this pattern like no one else; it is not new to them, it is part of their artisanal soul. The hand-set opal completes the meaning: living stone, each piece different, like the calendar itself — no year is identical to the last.

This pendant is for those who respect origins, for those who seek to connect with the depth of Mesoamerica without pretense. It is not an amulet — it is a reminder that time is cyclical and that Taxco, like those ancient cycles, continues to create beauty. The Art Taxco story is the story of that craft, of generations sustaining the silversmithing tradition.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver — highest purity
• ✦ Aztec Calendar design — symbol of millennial wisdom
• ✦ Green fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Made in Taxco, the silver heart of Mexico
• ✦ Lifetime buyback — no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with historical roots
• 💍 Those who love Mesoamerican symbols
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco silverware

Dimensions & Shipping

Pendant size: 4.9 cm long × 1.7 cm wide. Perfect to wear without overwhelming.
Important: Pendant only — chain not included. You can choose your own chain to match your style. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order available: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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 purchase a sterling silver chain separately to match your style. Write us if you'd like recommendations.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with fire-like reflections — greens, oranges, yellows — that shift in the light. Each stone is unique. It is delicate, so protect it from extreme heat.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: .950 is the highest purity that Taxco silversmiths work with. It has greater weight, more durability, and is the choice for historically meaningful pieces like this one.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back, no questions asked. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote instantly.

A symbol of Taxco — made to endure.