Prehispanic Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

A calendar of fire on your neck — sacred geometry from Taxco, in miniature.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .925
• Technique: Casting with polished finish
• Stone: Fire Opal with multicolor flashes
• Design: Prehispanic calendar motif
• Size: 3.2 cm long
• Weight: 7.2 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Chain: [VERIFY — Inquire for availability]

This pendant captures the essence of prehispanic cosmology in just three centimeters. Fire opal holds the tones of Mexican nature — greens, golds, fiery reflections — suspended in fossilized crystal. The calendar motif, carved in solid silver, is a tribute to five thousand years of mathematics and astronomy that Mesoamerica gave the world.

Each piece is cast in Taxco, where a 500-year silversmithing tradition exists alongside recreated prehispanic techniques in metal. Sterling .925 needs no false alloy: it is pure craftsmanship and authenticity, affordable for those who love the genuine. Fire opal — a stone that changes color with light — symbolizes transformation and renewal. It disappears if forgotten in your pocket, but shines when you need it.

Taxco is not only the capital of modern artisanal silver: it is heir to goldsmiths who a thousand years ago already worked precious metals with clockmaker precision. The Arte Taxco story continues that legacy. Every casting respects the weight, purity, and character of the piece, without shortcuts.

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. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Genuine sterling .925 cast in Taxco
• ✦ Fire Opal with natural multicolor flashes
• ✦ Unique prehispanic design, versatile size (3.2 cm)
• ✦ Perfect weight for everyday wear without hassle
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal For

• 💍 Those who love prehispanic cosmology
• 🎁 Everyday wear with spiritual meaning
• 👤 Gifts that tell stories

Measurements and Shipping

Pendant length: 3.2 cm (about the size of a peso coin, slightly wider than a thumb). Important: this pendant ships without a chain; chain sold separately. If you want a matching silver chain, write to hola@artetaxco.mx to inquire about options and pricing. Ships 2-3 business days.

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 all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. Chain is sold separately. Tell us your preferred length and we'll give you options at hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: Is it really fire opal?
A: Yes. Fire opal is a variety of common opal native to Mexico, with natural flashes of orange, red, and green. Not synthetic. If you have questions before buying, share a photo of how you'd like to wear it.

Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Yes. Opal is delicate in very dry environments or with abrupt temperature changes, but for normal daily wear it is robust. Avoid perfumes and chlorine. Treat it as the valuable piece it is.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything unworn — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you the store credit value.

Unique cast piece — every fire opal shines differently.