Prehispanic Silver Pendant with Pink Fire Opal — Taxco

The wheel of Aztec time on your chest — each shift of light on the opal is one-of-a-kind.

Characteristics

• Material: Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined (filigree, stone setting and granulation)
• Stone: Pink Fire Opal
• Design: Prehispanic calendar medallion
• Measurements: 3.5 cm long × 2.5 cm wide
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Weight: 7.7 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the most recognized symbol of Aztec cosmology — the 52-year calendar wheel — in .950 silver and surrounded by pink fire opal that radiates warm tones with every movement. At 3.5 × 2.5 cm, it's striking when worn without overwhelming, an amulet that tells stories. Each facet combines ancestral techniques: fine filigree threads frame the central medallion, while granulation in solid silver adds depth and visual movement.

Taxco silver .950 with its hallmark is the guarantee of authenticity. Here, the pink fire opal is the star: a volcanic stone that captures light in unpredictable ways — pink today, red and gold tomorrow. The hand-set stone protects each edge of the opal, letting it breathe. The combined techniques (filigree, granulation and stone setting) transform this pendant into a miniature work of art — no machines, only the pulse of Taxco's craft.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. The Aztec calendar here is not decoration — it's a connection to a tradition that survived centuries and renews itself in every piece. The Arte Taxco story is the story of this preserved craft. This pendant, with its .950 silver and combined techniques, bears witness to that heritage.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Pink Fire Opal: volcanic stone with unique light play
• ✦ Prehispanic calendar — symbol of Aztec power
• ✦ Combined techniques: filigree, granulation and hand setting
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those seeking connection to prehispanic history
• 💍 Meaningful, purposeful gifts
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

This pendant is 3.5 cm long × 2.5 cm wide — the size of a large coin, visible and present on the chest. Pendant only — chain not included — so you can choose the style that suits you best (figaro, filigree, cord, etc.). Ships 2-3 business days. Also available as a custom order in other stones — write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the solid pendant only. You can choose your own chain — figaro, filigree, cord — let us know if you'd like recommendations.

Q: What are combined techniques?
A: This pendant uses three techniques at once: filigree (twisted threads), granulation (soldered silver spheres) and hand stone setting. Each one demands hours of craft.

Q: Is fire opal durable?
A: Opal is more delicate than other stones — avoid direct impact and don't soak in hot water. With care, it lasts for years. If it cracks, we can reset it.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or damaged silver — we buy it back. Send us photos at hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you the buyback value.

A symbol of 500 years of silversmithing — this pendant is yours forever, even after you buy it.