{"product_id":"dije-plata-cartoneado-cristo-radiante-taxco-925","title":"Radiant Christ Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaxco's grace in your hands — a Christ that radiates protection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 Silver with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Cartoneado (3D layered metalwork)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Christ with radiant wings and halo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: 4 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.36 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished with controlled patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis religious pendant is an act of devotion carved in silver. The open-armed Christ, surrounded by wings that ripple from a concentric halo, becomes a talisman of spiritual protection. At 4 cm tall, it's the perfect size to wear your faith visibly without excess — just the size of a large coin, yet with all the presence of Taxco silversmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003ecartoneado\u003c\/a\u003e technique, a Taxco craft little known outside Guerrero, this pendant begins as a sheet of silver that is folded and soldered to create three-dimensional volume. Each radiant line in the halo was incised by hand; each fold of the wings honors the human form of the crucified body. It carries the .925 hallmark stamped at the base — proof of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. Since the city's founding in the 16th century, the region's goldsmiths have perfected techniques their great-grandparents inherited. Cartoneado, in particular, is a craft requiring watchmaker precision and patience — today, very few artisans master it. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThis pendant is part of Taxco's living tradition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Cartoneado technique — 3D volume in a single piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Radiant Christ — symbol of faith and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 4 cm: visible yet elegant, never heavy-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Spiritual gifts with real meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who wear their faith openly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco religious silverware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e4 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sold \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — pendant only. Pair it with any silver chain (1.5 mm or larger for the bail). Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico City and nearby; 3-5 days to the interior. Need a matching chain? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. When you decide to sell or trade this pendant, we buy it back in store credit up to 70% of the original price — no expiration, no hassle. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant alone. You choose your own chain — length and thickness to match your style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is cartoneado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A traditional Taxco technique where silver sheet is folded and soldered to create volume without losing delicacy. Lighter than casting, equally strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the .925 hallmark mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The purity mark stamped on the piece guaranteeing the silver is authentic 92.5%. It's the jewelry standard in Mexico and worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Old Silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage, inherited, or simply unworn — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make you an offer in store credit. No shipping cost on your end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour faith deserves a piece that honors it — and a purchase you'll never regret.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51769662570742,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000007280","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790801407982-3vw7o_1.jpg?v=1790801856","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-cartoneado-cristo-radiante-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}