Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .925

The calendar of the gods, at your chest — 5 centimeters of prehispanic history in Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Lost-wax casting with pierced design — two-sided
• Design: Prehispanic calendar (obverse) + warrior (reverse)
• Length: 5 cm × Width: 3.5 cm
• Weight: 10.9 grams
• No chain included (pendant only)
• Finish: Polished with darkened detail
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This is not mere jewelry — it is a talisman. At 5 centimeters long, the Aztec calendar engraved on both faces reads as it should: majestic, weighty, real. Taxco casting captures every line of the prehispanic design with precision: the 20 glyphs of the days encircle the solar face on the obverse; the reverse shows a profiled warrior with headdress and water glyph. Not delicate — 10.9 grams of solid .925, substantial in hand.

The casting and piercing technique combines two crafts: the precision of lost-wax molding and hand-cut openings — negative spaces where light passes through, making the design breathe. Each piece cast in Taxco honors the ritual of silver: durability without sacrificing detail. Not all .925 pieces look this way because most are not made in Taxco — where 500 years of silversmithing tradition has perfected prehispanic casting.

Taxco is the world capital of artisanal silver. This calendar is not imitation — it is an honest reinterpretation of the art that Taxco's silversmiths inherited from the civilizations that ruled these mountains millennia ago. Wearing this pendant is to acknowledge that the Arte Taxco story is the bridge between the ancient and the contemporary, forged in silver.

Buy risk-free: we buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Discover the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 — solid, durable piece
• ✦ Prehispanic design on both sides — double face, double impact
• ✦ Generous size: 5 cm visible at the chest
• ✦ No chain included — choose the one you want
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% — your silver always holds value

Perfect For

• 💍 The man who connects with prehispanic history
• 👤 Meaningful gift for an archaeology collector
• 🎁 Everyday wear — carry your talisman

Measurements & Shipping

Length 5 cm × width 3.5 cm. This is a pendant without chain — you purchase the pendant only. Pair it with any silver chain 60–70 cm in length. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit (no expiration), because solid silver always has worth. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. This price is for the pendant only. The chain is separate so you can choose the gauge and style you prefer. We recommend 60–70 cm in length.

Q: What do the engraved symbols mean?
A: The obverse shows the Aztec Calendar (Stone of the Sun) with the 20 days of the prehispanic calendar. The reverse depicts a warrior with a water glyph. These are designs inspired by prehispanic iconography, interpreted in Taxco silver.

Q: What is the weight? Does it feel substantial?
A: 10.9 grams. Yes — it feels robust, as a talisman should. This is not decorative jewelry — it is a piece of presence.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces you wish to pass on — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will appraise them at no obligation.

Every Taxco pendant tells a story — let yours be forged in silver.