Aztec Calendar Silver Pendant — Taxco .925

Mesoamerican cosmology in pure silver — a symbol carved with 500 years of craft.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting and hand-engraving
• Design: Aztec Calendar — 20 signs + concentric circles
• Measurements: 5 cm long × 3.5 cm wide
• Weight: 17.3 g — solid presence
• Finish: Mirror polish with engraved details
• Chain: Not included — pendant only
• Hallmark: .925 visible on the bail
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant revives the sacred geometry of the Aztec Calendar — the wheel of 20 signs that governed time and cosmos in Mesoamerica. Each concentric circle and symbol is hand-engraved into the silver, creating relief that catches light and shadow. It is a piece that speaks of roots without pretense, of cosmology made jewelry. At 5 centimeters long, it wears prominently on the chest without shouting — it carries its weight with dignity.

The Taxco technique combines casting with manual engraving: silver is first poured into a mold to shape the disc and bail, then every detail — the glyphs, the dots, the radiating lines — is carved by hand with punches. No machine can replace that precision. The silversmithing tradition of Taxco is built on this: hand-made decisions, in sterling metal, with respect for the craft.

Taxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Each piece from Arte Taxco you buy is a vote to keep the craft alive — combined technique, hand-punch engraving, fire-cast casting. It is not industrial; it is living craft.

When you decide it is no longer for you, we buy it back: up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Pure .925 sterling — no stones to distract
• ✦ Hand-engraved — each pendant has subtle variations
• ✦ Aztec Calendar — symbolism and beauty combined
• ✦ 5 cm: audible size without being invasive
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% — buy risk-free

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love history and the pre-Hispanic
• 💍 Gifts with deep meaning
• 👤 Unisex daily wear — pairs with any style

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 5 cm long × 3.5 cm wide — approximately the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin. Pendant only — chain sold separately. Choose any of our sterling silver chains to complete the look. Ships 2-3 business days to the US and Mexico.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit (no stones to decrease value), no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. Pendant only with its assembly bail. Chains are sold separately — we offer various lengths and styles in sterling silver.

Q: What is the combined technique?
A: Silver is cast in a mold (casting) and then each Calendar symbol and line is hand-engraved with punches (engraving). Two crafts in one piece.

Q: Why no stones?
A: In this pendant, sterling .925 is the star. The Calendar design is complex — letting silver shine without competition makes every detail stand out more.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you have outgrown — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos; we will give you an instant value.

Pre-Hispanic Taxco pendant — when it is gone, it is gone.