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

The Aztec Calendar at your throat — five centuries of Taxco silvercraft in one powerful pendant.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — cast relief with hand-finished detail
• Design: Aztec Calendar — pre-Columbian glyphs and symbols
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor, hand-set
• Dimensions: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide
• Includes: Pendant only — chain sold separately
• Weight: 6.3 g
• Origin: Handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that speaks. The Aztec Calendar is not merely geometry — it is cosmology, the thirteen heavens and nine underworlds, the Fifth Sun that the Mexica believed alive. Cast in .950 silver from Taxco — a metal the ancients never knew, yet one that honors their memory today — this pendant brings pre-Columbian symbolism into the present moment. The multicolor fire opal captures that duality: fire and water, refracted light, the gleam of the sacred made tangible.

The technique is combined: a solid structure born from mold casting, ensuring unbreakable durability. Then the artisan's hand takes over. Each glyph in the relief is profiled, defined, polished until contrast sings. The stone — fire opal — is set by hand, piece by piece, without industrial press. These are choices only a human can make. This is why such a pendant is not merely an accessory; it is a talisman.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for five centuries. When you buy a piece from Arte Taxco, you buy not just an object — you buy that craft, that origin, that promise. Every detail, from the .950 hallmark to the polish of each opal, carries Taxco's signature into your life.

No chain included: the price is for the pendant alone, so you choose the chain that speaks to your style — thickness, link type, length. (We have options in the shop.)

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling — superior purity
• ✦ Aztec Calendar in relief — pre-Columbian symbol of power
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor — each pendant unique in its play of color
• ✦ Combined technique — cast and hand-finished detail
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% — no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of pre-Columbian cosmology
• 💍 Collectors of Taxco artisanal silver
• 👤 Talisman of ancestral power and connection

Dimensions & Shipping

Pendant size: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide — visible presence at the chest. Pendant only — chain is not included. Choose your own from the shop or use one you already own. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US. Custom orders available — email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration ever. 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. Choose the chain that best complements your style — link thickness, type, and length are entirely up to you.

Q: What does combined technique mean?
A: The pendant is cast in a mold for a solid, durable structure. Then every glyph and detail is hand-finished with tools. The stone is set individually — no industrial press.

Q: How fragile is fire opal?
A: Fire opal is softer than many stones. Avoid hard impact, don't soak it in cold water suddenly (temperature shock can crack it), and store it dry. With care, it lasts a lifetime.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or broken pieces — we buy them back. Send photos and inquire: hola@artetaxco.mx. No expiration.

A symbol that transcends — silver that endures.