{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-1","title":"Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant with Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAztec cosmology around your neck: sacred stone and eternal symbol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic sterling silver .950 with Mexico hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (hand-set + relief engraving)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: White fire opal, natural\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar + Prehispanic Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: Length 4.7 cm × width 1.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.9 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 bridges two worlds: the spiritual depth of the Aztec Calendar—one of Mesoamerica's most recognizable symbols—engraved in relief on sterling silver, and the prehispanic cross that crowns the composition. White fire opal catches the light with flashes that echo the sacred fire of ancient Mexico. Every detail is hand-assembled in Taxco, where silversmiths inherit techniques rooted in centuries of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe .950 silver with its Mexico hallmark is your guarantee of authenticity. The hand-set fire opal demands precision: each securing point holds the stone without industrial machinery, respecting the fragility inherent to this mineral. The Aztec Calendar's relief is deep and legible—an act of reverence toward the cosmological knowledge it represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. Here was born a tradition that honors both the material and the symbol it carries. This pendant is a reminder of that living legacy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of masters who understand that every piece tells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If ever you decide this pendant is no longer part of your story, we buy it back in store credit—your silver always holds value. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .950 with Mexico hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; White fire opal, natural, set by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic symbol: Aztec Calendar + Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sold without chain (choose your preferred length separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with spiritual and cultural meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who honor prehispanic cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Wearers of symbolic, artisanal jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeardrop pendant: length 4.7 cm × width 1.7 cm (roughly the size of a 10-peso coin). \u003cstrong\u003eSold as pendant only, chain not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can choose a .925 sterling chain in your preferred length from our store. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom assembly in ~3 weeks: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration or conditions. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked\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. We offer .925 sterling chains in various lengths—write us for recommendations based on your style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It is a delicate mineral requiring care: avoid impacts, saltwater, and sudden temperature changes. With care, it will accompany you for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the Aztec Calendar mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is the symbol of the Mexica cosmos: 20 signs + 5 suns represent cycles of time and creation. In this pendant, crowned by the prehispanic cross, it fuses ancestral spirituality and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or styles no longer in rotation—we buy them back regardless of origin. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and estimated weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-assembled in Taxco: each pendant is unique in its finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51647964938486,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006072","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006072_1.jpg?v=1789425095","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-de-fuego-1","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}