{"product_id":"dije-plata-prehispanico-calendario-azteca-taxco-926","title":"Aztec Calendar Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe calendar of the gods, at your chest — 5 centimeters of prehispanic history in Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Lost-wax casting with pierced design — two-sided\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic calendar (obverse) + warrior (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 5 cm × Width: 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10.9 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo chain included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished with darkened detail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the bridge between the ancient and the contemporary, forged in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free: we buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eDiscover 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 — solid, durable piece\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic design on both sides — double face, double impact\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Generous size: 5 cm visible at the chest\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; No chain included — choose the one you want\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 70% — your silver always holds value\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; The man who connects with prehispanic history\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Meaningful gift for an archaeology collector\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Everyday wear — carry your talisman\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 70% in store credit (no expiration), because solid silver always has worth. \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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What do the engraved symbols mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the weight? Does it feel substantial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 10.9 grams. Yes — it feels robust, as a talisman should. This is not decorative jewelry — it is a piece of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or pieces you wish to pass on — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we will appraise them at no obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Taxco pendant tells a story — let yours be forged in silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51657784885494,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006153","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789581310354-18o30_1.jpg?v=1789581709","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-prehispanico-calendario-azteca-taxco-926","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}