{"product_id":"dije-plata-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-1","title":"Silver Aztec Calendar Pendant — Opala de Fuego — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec calendar on your chest — a symbol of cosmos and power, in Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling Silver .950 with Mexican Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting and hand-set stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec calendar in relief with 20 signs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Yellow Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSetting: Iridescent mother-of-pearl frame\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4 cm long × 2.1 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included — pendant only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant carries the ancestral power of the Aztec calendar, one of the most iconic symbols of Mesoamerican cosmology. The relief shows the 20 zodiacal signs surrounding the central sun, each stroke carved with precision in the heart of Taxco. The .950 silver frames an iridescent mother-of-pearl setting with yellow fire opal — a combination that makes the design glow with warm light and movement. Every time you wear it, you wear 500 years of Mexican silversmithing against your chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe technique is combined: the round form comes from controlled casting, and the setting of the fire opal and mother-of-pearl is done by hand, stone by stone. The .950 hallmark certifies authentic silver, purer than standard sterling .925. This level of purity is rare in modern jewelry and signals collection-grade work — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that craft brought to perfection — every piece you make today is heir to that tradition. Pendants like this, with Prehispanic designs, are the modern way to keep Mesoamerican memory alive in jewelry that gets passed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free: if you change your mind, we buy back your pendant in store credit 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 Silver .950 — exceptional purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec calendar in hand-carved relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Yellow Fire Opal + iridescent mother-of-pearl frame\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Combined technique: casting + individual stone setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% — your silver always has value\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with cultural roots\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Anyone drawn to Prehispanic cosmology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Taxco jewelry collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 4 cm long × 2.1 cm wide — about the size of a large coin. \u003cstrong\u003eSold without chain\u003c\/strong\u003e: the price you see is for the pendant only. You can add a silver chain of your choice at checkout, or use one you already own. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom sizing? Write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 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, this is the pendant only at 4 cm. The chain is separate, but you can choose the length and style you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A variety of opal with yellow and red flashes. This pendant features a yellow fire opal, surrounded by iridescent mother-of-pearl that amplifies its natural glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 silver is purer — 95% pure silver vs 92.5% in standard sterling. It's rarer, worth more in buyback, and marks collection-grade jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or damaged silver — we buy it back. Write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos of the piece and its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ancestral symbol in Taxco silver — bought back when you choose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51657722331382,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006144","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789578381541-2iy0t_1.jpg?v=1789578699","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-1","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}