{"product_id":"dije-plata-950-opalo-de-fuego-calendario-prehispanico","title":"Sterling Silver .950 Pendant — Aztec Calendar Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncestral wisdom from Taxco, at your heart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting and repoussé\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Green Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic calendar with central detail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 3.5 cm length × 2 cm width\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: NOT included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant honors five centuries of Taxco silversmithing and the prehispanic roots that breathe through every piece that leaves its workshops. The sacred calendar — symbol of Aztec cosmology — emerges from hand-repousséed silver, where each line and relief tells the story of ancestral knowledge. The green fire opal, hand-set in silver, captures light as obsidian mirrors once did in the hands of Tenochtitlan priests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic sterling .950 with its hallmark — the assay that certifies purity. The combined technique of casting and repoussé is hallmark Taxco craftsmanship: silver is cast in mold to create the volume of the calendar, then every detail is hand-hammered, strike by strike, giving depth and movement to the symbols. Not a copy. A conversation between the artisan's hand and five centuries of tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco is not just a place — it is the heart of Mexican artisanal silversmithing. Since 1534, when silver was discovered in the mountains of Guerrero, Taxco's workshops have been guardians of a craft the industrial world nearly forgot. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that resistance — of artisans who chose hand over machine, patience over speed, authenticity over copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Green Fire Opal hand-set in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic inspiration — Aztec calendar design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco combined technique: casting + repoussé\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Chain not included — choose your own silver chain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with cultural meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Lovers of history and tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of ethnic and artisanal jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide — the size of a large coin, visible and memorable at the chest. \u003cstrong\u003eSold as pendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a silver chain from our shop or use one you already own. Shipping 2-3 business days throughout Mexico. For chain length questions, write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Counts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can purchase a silver chain from our shop or use one you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Silver is cast in a mold to create the volume of the calendar, then every detail is hand-repousséed and finished by hand. It is the synthesis of two crafts: the precision of casting and the patience of hammering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the fire opal natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The fire opal we describe is green with reflections. If you have questions about its origin or nature, write us before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have old silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld or inherited silver — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make you an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrehispanic design in .950 silver — once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51613347741942,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006042","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006042_1.jpg?v=1789164464","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-950-opalo-de-fuego-calendario-prehispanico","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}