Aztec Calendar Pendant Silver with Fire Opal

Prehispanic cosmos in your hands — 3 cm of history and mystery.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — repoussé and hand-set stone
• Stone: Fire Opal, green
• Design: Aztec Calendar (Stone of the Sun)
• Size: 3 cm long × 2 cm wide
• Weight: 7.6 g
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Finish: Made to order — exclusive piece

The Aztec Calendar is more than geometry: it is cosmology. This pendant captures the precision of prehispanic design — those concentric circles that measured sacred time — in .950 silver, crafted with combined technique that joins the repoussé volume with hand-set stone. The green fire opal sparkles at the center, as if holding the memory of Tenochtitlan. At 3 cm, it is visible without being heavy; it looks large worn, yet fits in the palm of your hand.

.950 silver is the highest purity standard for jewelry — 95% pure silver. It comes with its hallmark, the seal that guarantees authenticity. Fire opal is volcanic stone, fragile and luminous; each one has a unique color pattern. Here, that deep green contrasts with burnished silver, creating a technique of casting and setting that only Taxco commands at this level.

Taxco is the world capital of artisanal silver — 500 years of silversmithing where every piece is born from the patience of craft. Prehispanic designs are the vocabulary of the place; this Aztec Calendar pendant is a tribute to that millennial tradition alive in the hands of today's artisans. Learn about the Arte Taxco story and why every piece we make respects that heritage.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver — maximum purity
• ✦ Green Fire Opal — unique volcanic stone
• ✦ Aztec Calendar design — prehispanic cosmology
• ✦ Pendant only — chain sold separately
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love prehispanic symbolism
• 💍 Gifts with roots and history
• 👤 Travelers and Taxco jewelry collectors

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 3 cm long × 2 cm wide — about the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin, visible at the chest. Pendant only; chain sold separately. You can use any silver chain (we recommend 45–55 cm). Ships 2-3 business days in Mexico and USA. Made to order: if out of stock, crafted in ~5 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% (due to the stone), no expiration. 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 alone. You can choose a silver chain separately, any length. It's the most economical and flexible option.

Q: How fragile is fire opal?
A: It is volcanic stone, delicate. Avoid impacts, perfumes, and chlorine. Store in a dry case. With care, it lasts for years.

Q: What is the combined technique?
A: It joins repoussé (hammered volume) with hand-setting of the stone. It is the Taxco standard for pendants with prehispanic symbolism.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver, unused pendants — we buy it back. Email photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we give you value instantly.

Made to order — when stock ends, crafted on demand.