Sterling Silver .950 Aztec Mask Pendant with Fire Opal

Five centuries of Taxco silvercraft — the Aztec legacy in pure silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting + hand finishing)
• Design: Prehispanic Aztec mask with ancestral motifs
• Stone: White fire opal set in inlay
• Size: 4 cm tall × 2 cm wide
• Weight: 6.2 g
• Presentation: Pendant only, chain not included
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is not mere ornament — it is a symbol. The prehispanic mask, cast in .950 silver and finished by hand, evokes the solemnity of Aztec iconography. The white fire opal, set into each facet, captures light the way obsidian mirrors once reflected in ancient codices. At 4 centimeters tall, it is the perfect size to wear close to the heart or as a focal point on any necklace.

Sterling .950 is the finest silver used in jewelry today — 95% pure silver with a hallmark certifying its authenticity. Taxco's combined technique unites the precision of casting with the artisan's final hand: each line of the mask is refined, every surface polished. This is not mass production; it is silversmithing that honors five centuries of tradition.

Taxco did not become the world's silver capital by chance. When silver was discovered in Guerrero's mountains in 1532, Spanish and indigenous artisans began to fuse techniques — the European and the prehispanic. That marriage of craft is what you see here. Each Aztec mask pendant from Taxco is a nod to that shared root, to a memory that will never melt away. Learn the story of Arte Taxco.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — the finest silver in modern jewelry
• ✦ Prehispanic Aztec mask design — authentic in every detail
• ✦ White fire opal — each stone unique in color pattern
• ✦ Handcrafted to order in Taxco
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Best For

• 🎁 Collectors of meaning and symbolism
• 💍 Gifts with cultural roots
• 👤 Lovers of prehispanic and Taxco jewelry

Sizing & Shipping

The pendant measures 4 cm tall × 2 cm wide — a visible and substantial size at the neck. This measurement is the pendant alone; chain is sold separately. We recommend a 45–60 cm chain depending on your height and preferred drape. Made to order in ~2 weeks. Standard shipping 2–3 business days once crafted.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Sterling .950 holds value. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. We sell sterling silver chains in various lengths and weights separately — write us if you need a recommendation.

Q: Can I choose a different opal color?
A: White fire opal is what we have in stock now. If you'd like to explore another stone or finish, reach out to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: How long if it's made to order?
A: About 2 weeks from order confirmation. That is artisan time — every line is reviewed before it reaches you.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirloom, or jewelry you're ready to let go — we buy it back. Write hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make you an offer, no obligation.

An Aztec prehispanic pendant in .950 silver — made to order in Taxco, where silvercraft is law.