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

The symbol of prehispanic time, on your chest — silver of the highest purity.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark — highest purity worked in Taxco
• Technique: Combined (hand-repousse and granulated)
• Design: Aztec Calendar in high relief — symbol of the Fifth Sun
• Stone: White Fire Opal hand-set
• Measurements: 3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Pendant only — no chain included
• Weight: 7.4 g
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Made to order

You wear a wheel of time. The Aztec Calendar, that symbol of prehispanic precision and cosmos, revives in this .950 sterling pendant — the purest silver Taxco works with. Every groove of the relief, every bead of silver soldered by hand, tells the story of a craft that honors sacred geometry. The white Fire Opal, set in the center, floats like the light of the Fifth Sun — that cycle the ancient Mexicans knew would end and begin again. This is not just jewelry: it is a reminder that time is cyclical, and that Taxco's beauty returns every time you wear it.

Sterling .950: the noblest in Taxco jewelry. The hallmark certifies it. The combined technique of hand-repousse and granulation is the hallmark of high Taxco craftsmanship — the relief is hammered from the back with patience, then silver spheres are soldered one by one to the edge. Each piece takes hours of work. The silver craft of Taxco was born 500 years ago, and this Aztec Calendar is a conversation between that past and whoever wears it today.

Taxco is living heritage. Since the 16th century, when silver transformed a mining town into the world capital of artisanal jewelry, Taxco's masters have dominated techniques no machine can match. This pendant is made in Taxco, assembled in Taxco, certified in Taxco — the story of Arte Taxco is the story of respecting that craft. Each made-to-order pendant gives the artisan the chance to adjust the exact measure to the Fire Opal you have chosen, ensuring a perfect fit.

Buy risk-free. Your silver always has value. This pendant, like all Arte Taxco jewelry, enters the Lifetime Buyback Program — we buy back your Aztec Calendar whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% of the purchase price, with no expiration. Silver does not lose value; it changes hands. Taxco guarantees yours will always have a home.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver — highest purity, hallmarked and certified
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in high relief — prehispanic symbol of time
• ✦ White Fire Opal hand-set
• ✦ Combined Taxco technique: hand-repousse + granulation
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love prehispanic mythology and art
• 💍 Gifts with spiritual and cultural depth
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco silver jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 3.5 cm long × 2.2 cm wide — a size that becomes a statement without overwhelming. Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately. Made to order: your Aztec Calendar is crafted to the exact measure of your chosen Fire Opal. Production time: ~2–3 weeks. Final shipping: 2–3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% of the purchase price, with no expiration or hidden terms. Taxco silver always has a market — so does your Aztec Calendar. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. It is sold as a pendant only, 3.5 × 2.2 cm. The chain is purchased separately — write us at hola@artetaxco.mx for length and thickness recommendations.

Q: What is white Fire Opal?
A: A feldspar with internal white and yellowish fire play. It is natural and sensitive to dehydration — avoid drying it in direct sun for long periods. If you have questions about its origin, ask before you buy.

Q: How does the Lifetime Buyback Program work?
A: Bring your pendant with the certificate of authenticity and we buy it back in store credit with no expiration. The percentage gradually decreases over time, but never reaches zero.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or this Aztec Calendar someday — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will quote you. Your silver always has value in Taxco.

Made-to-order piece — the Aztec Calendar awaits your name.