{"product_id":"dije-plata-cruz-granulado-prehispanico-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Granulated Prehispanic — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaith and Taxco artistry at your chest — a cross that breathes history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-soldered granulation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Cross with prehispanic geometric motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePendant length: 5.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWidth: Approximately 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished and oxidized for contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included — pendant only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cross that blends the sacred with Mexico's prehispanic legacy. This pendant measures 5.7 cm long — visible, present, never overwhelming — and every silver sphere soldered by hand tells a story of craft. Granulation is the ancient technique that prehispanic artisans already mastered; today, Taxco masters keep it alive, sphere by sphere, solder by solder. The density of the design, with its geometric reliefs interlaced, transforms this piece into a modern talisman tracing five centuries of silversmith tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic .925 sterling silver, certified with its hallmark. A cross without stones — pure silver — which means its value is direct, its beauty rooted in form and craftsmanship. Granulation demands precision: every bead is placed and soldered individually, no machine shortcut. This is why no two crosses are exactly alike; each is a singular act of mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco, the world capital of artisan silver for 500 years, has refined these techniques to perfection. The prehispanic motifs — those geometric symbols adorning the cross — speak of the civilizations that first inhabited this land. When you wear this piece, you carry the continuity of a culture that never vanished: it evolved. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is one of those masters who chose to honor both traditions — Christian sacred and indigenous heritage — in pure silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant does NOT come with a chain. It's the cross alone, so you personalize it with the link you love: a delicate chain for quiet elegance, or a thicker one for presence. The choice is yours. And when you decide it's time to move on, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ethe Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e buys back your cross with no expiration — up to 70% in store credit — because your pure silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .925 sterling silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Taxco granulation: ancient technique hand-soldered\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic motifs + Christian symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Customizable: wear it with your chosen chain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 70%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Spiritual gifts with meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who honor ancestral traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco silvercraft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 5.7 cm long (about the size of a Mexican coin). \u003cstrong\u003eSold as pendant only — chain purchased separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose the link that speaks to you — delicate for a bohemian touch, bold for presence. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and worldwide. Made-to-order sizes available: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003eemail hola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy with confidence. We buy back your pendant whenever you wish, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration date. \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 pendant sells solo so you choose the chain that matches your style. Any .925 sterling link in 45–50 cm works beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is granulation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Tiny silver spheres hand-soldered onto the surface. It's a prehispanic technique that Taxco masters inherited and perfected — each solder is an act of precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I customize the size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. This pendant is 5.7 cm, but we can craft larger or smaller versions to order. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or pendants gathering dust — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with details and receive an offer in lifetime store credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique piece in Taxco granulation — a link between heaven and earth, in your hands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51584765264118,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005778","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005778_1.jpg?v=1788487188","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-cruz-granulado-prehispanico-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}