{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-fuego-taxco-950","title":"Aztec Calendar Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePre-Hispanic time around your neck — fire opal that glows with every movement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark — highest purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (hand-carved relief + hand-set stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, multicolor tones\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec calendar in deep relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePresentation: Pendant only (no chain — purchase separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant carries 500 years of history in every millimeter. The Aztec calendar carved by hand in relief, its central circle of deities instantly recognizable, shines against .950 silver — the highest purity. The multicolor fire opal set into the base captures the essence of pre-Hispanic art: motion, light, cyclical time. Each piece is carved individually; no two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combined technique joins two Taxco crafts: hand-carved relief — each punch strike is irreversible — and individual stone-setting without machinery. It's .950 silver, the highest certification, with its hallmark engraved on the back. When you wear this pendant, you carry proof it was made in Taxco, where artisanal silvercraft is not trend but five centuries of lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-Hispanic pendants transcend fashion: they connect you to belonging, to roots. It's a gift that speaks of identity, respect for craft, genuine value. It looks small in your hand (4 cm), but it commands presence when worn — the fire opal's multicolor plays with light at every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If this piece ever stops speaking to you, Arte Taxco buys it back into your wallet — up to 35%, no expiration. \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; Sterling .950 silver — highest purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec calendar hand-carved in deep relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Multicolor Fire Opal individually set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Made to order in Taxco — customizable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35%, 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; Pre-Hispanic and Mexican art lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Aztec symbols in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin, but with presence. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your preferred length and thickness and order it with your next purchase, or write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e to build your complete set. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order in ~3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\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 all 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. Purchase a chain separately, or contact us to build your full set — we offer .925 and .950 silver chains in various lengths and thicknesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What technique is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Combined. The Aztec calendar is carved in relief with hand punches — each strike is deliberate — and the fire opal is individually set without press or machinery. It's a Taxco craft requiring precision and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's a delicate stone, sensitive to heat and direct impact. Avoid extreme temperatures, chlorine, and perfumes. Wear it with care and store it dry in its case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with approximate weight and stone type (if any). No expiration, no surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind Taxco pendant — pre-Hispanic history, in .950 silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51651481010422,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006097","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006097_1.jpg?v=1789497586","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-con-opalo-fuego-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}