{"product_id":"dije-plata-piedra-del-calendario-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco","title":"Sterling Silver Aztec Sun Stone Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec Calendar's power, carved in silver and multicolor fire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-inlaid stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar (Sun Stone)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 3 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant carries Mesoamerica's most iconic symbol: the Aztec Calendar, known as the Sun Stone. At 3 centimeters long — just the right scale to command attention without overwhelming your chest — it's a statement of ancestral connection. The multicolor fire opal framing it blazes in orange, red, and green, as if holding the sacred fire that the Aztecs once revered. Every time you wear it, you carry five centuries of Mesoamerican symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sterling .925 silver holding the stone is authentic, stamped with its hallmark, and the inlay was done by hand in Taxco. The technique of hand-setting preserves every facet of the fire opal without machinery, letting the stone's inner fire breathe in natural light. The calendar's relief is carved with precision — each glyph whispers ancient astronomy, now confirmed by science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing. The workshops there inherit techniques traced back to colonial silversmiths, who learned from pre-Hispanic master craftsmen. This pendant is not a reproduction — it's a living dialogue between past and present hands. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is woven into every millimeter of silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. When you're ready to pass this on or choose something new, we buy it back: up to 35% in store credit, never expiring. \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; Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Multicolor fire opal hand-inlaid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Sun Stone — ancestral symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 3 cm long — scales perfectly with any chain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Pre-Hispanic history lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Gifts with ancestral meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Everyday wear with purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e3 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eChain not included\u003c\/strong\u003e — use one you already own or shop ours separately. Ships 2–3 business days. Handmade in Taxco; for custom sizing, email \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 without worry. We'll buy your pendant back whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration date. \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 the pendant come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, just the 3 cm pendant. You can use a chain you already own or purchase one separately. This gives you freedom to choose the length and style that suits you best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A precious stone with inner fire — flashing orange, red, and green. Every stone is unique in its play of light. It's more delicate than turquoise or onyx, so protect it from water and impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I order a larger pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR: Yes. This is the standard size (3 cm), but Taxco artisans can make it bigger. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your preferred size and we'll quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or anything you've outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and get an instant quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Aztec silver pendant — carry the Sun Stone with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51667739934966,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006740","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789677945254-od5yw_1.jpg?v=1789678417","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-piedra-del-calendario-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}