Pre-Hispanic Coin Pendant Silver Green Fire Opal — Taxco .925

Pre-Hispanic cosmology meets Taxco craftsmanship — a pendant that whispers ancient stories.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — lost-wax casting + hand setting
• Stone: Green Fire Opal
• Design: Round coin with hand-carved pre-Hispanic face in relief
• Length: 3.5 cm × width: 2 cm
• Weight: 2.9 g
• Closure: Sterling .925 silver loop
• Includes: Pendant only, no chain
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that honors pre-Hispanic iconography in every curve. The central coin, carved in low relief with an ancient face, speaks to empire and the precision of ancestral goldsmithing — and the green fire opal that frames it captures light as if holding the sacred fire of Taxco. At 3.5 cm long, it's substantial without overwhelming; it commands attention without shouting. Taxco's artisans combined solid lost-wax casting with hand setting: each stone is placed individually, no industrial presses, honoring 500 years of silversmithing tradition that defines this sacred city.

The sterling .925 with its hallmark guarantees authenticity — the mark of quality that separates Taxco from everywhere else. The lost-wax casting process that brings this pendant to life allows the precision of the carved face; then, hand setting the fire opal demands expert jeweler hands. This is not mass production: each pendant is a unique interpretation of this ancestral design.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silver for 500 years. Since the 16th century, when conquistadors discovered the mineral wealth of these Guerrero mountains, Taxco's silversmiths have passed their craft hand to hand, generation to generation. Today, the Arte Taxco story is part of that continuity: every piece is a tangible link to that legacy. When you wear this pre-Hispanic pendant, you're not just wearing art — you're wearing five centuries of craft.

Buy risk-free: we buy back your pendant whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35% of original value, no expiration date. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with guaranteed hallmark
• ✦ Green Fire Opal, hand-set by expert hands
• ✦ Pre-Hispanic design — face carved into central coin
• ✦ 3.5 cm long: present without overwhelming, versatile for any style
• ✦ Buyback no expiration up to 35%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Those who love pre-Hispanic history and symbolism
• 💍 Meaningful gifts with Mexican roots
• 👤 Everyday wear — versatile, unisex, durable

Measurements and Shipping

3.5 cm long × 2 cm wide. Pendant only — chain sold separately. This way you choose your chain (silver, leather, any length you want). Ships 2-3 business days. Custom or personalization: write hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35%, no expiration date. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the price include a chain?
A: No. The pendant is sold alone. You choose your chain — silver, leather, length. We advise at hola@artetaxco.mx

Q: What is green fire opal and is it natural?
A: Fire opal is an opal variety with green-to-golden tones. This stone appears natural as shown. If you have questions about origin or stone type, write us before purchase.

Q: What does the pre-Hispanic coin represent?
A: It represents ancient cosmology and the power of Aztec empires. The carved faces are typically deities or rulers. It's Taxco's tribute to ancestral iconography reborn in silver.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, pendants gathering dust — we buy them back in store credit. Write hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of both sides.

Silver and fire opal from Taxco — for you, forever buyback.