{"product_id":"dije-plata-prehispanico-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego","title":"Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Pendant with Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe symbol of Aztec time, at your chest — 3 cm of history and art in silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 with .950 hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (casting + hand setting)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, green\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Aztec Calendar (Stone of the Sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3 cm long × 2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant brings the Aztec Calendar — the Stone of the Sun — to your neck. Cast in high-purity .950 silver, the ancestral symbol radiates from a center of green Fire Opal, hand-set in silver bezels. At 3 cm, it is visible without overwhelming; large enough to tell the story, elegant enough for everyday wear. The combined technique (casting in mold + manual stone setting) ensures every detail of the ancient calendar shines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is Taxco's choice for pieces with meaning. With its hallmark engraved, it certifies this pendant is genuine Taxco silver — not plated or alloy. The green Fire Opal brings warm, natural brilliance; each stone has its own dance of light, making this piece unique. Hand setting means the silversmith placed the stone with precision, without machinery to flatten it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has forged prehispanic symbols in silver for 500 years — since silver arrived in these Guerrero mountains and ancient silversmiths discovered they could revive the visual language of their ancestors. Each Aztec Calendar pendant is an act of continuity: the geometry of the Stone of the Sun, passed hand to hand, generation to generation, in silver that never loses value. This is not a trend pendant. It is an emblem. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eLearn the story of Arte Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free with the Lifetime Buyback Program. We buy back this pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Genuine .950 sterling silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Green Fire Opal hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Aztec Calendar design — prehispanic symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Handcrafted in Taxco, world capital of silversmithing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% — your silver always holds value\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who love Aztec history and mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful gifts — legacy, not trend\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Subtle everyday wear with a powerful story\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 3 cm long × 2 cm wide — about the size of a $2 coin, visible on any chain. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your own .925 or .950 silver chain in store, or write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for recommendations. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom sizing available: contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Our promise: Taxco silver never loses value. \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 include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, pendant only. Pair it with your favorite chain or reach out for .925 or .950 silver chain recommendations that match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Fire Opal and why is it green?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Natural Fire Opal ranges in color from orange to green to blue, depending on light. Each stone is unique. This one features deep green with internal fire reflections — the beauty of natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between .925 and .950 silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 is purer (95% pure silver vs. 92.5% in .925). It is Taxco's choice for pieces with ancestral meaning. More durable and with a deeper white tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Write \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll tell you the buyback percentage. An Aztec Calendar pendant that comes alive each time you wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51609560350966,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006027","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006027_1.jpg?v=1789084185","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-prehispanico-calendario-azteca-opalo-de-fuego","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}