Prehispanic Fire Opal Pendant — Taxco Sterling Silver .925

The ancestral wisdom of Taxco, around your neck.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Green fire opal
• Design: Sun and Prehispanic pyramid
• Pendant length: 4.3 cm
• Weight: 2.6 g
• Includes: Pendant only, no chain
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the sacred geometry of Mesoamerican civilizations: a radiant sun above a stepped pyramid, symbols of power and ancestral knowledge. The green fire opal, with its changing reflections, embodies the connection to nature that defines Prehispanic thought. Each piece is assembled in Taxco, where silversmiths inherit a millennial tradition of working silver with respect for its origins.

Authentic sterling .925 silver with its hallmark stamp — a guarantee of authenticity engraved on the piece. Hand-set stone inlay means each fire opal is placed individually, without machinery, allowing the artisan to adapt the setting to the gem's unique shape. The result is a solid, durable pendant ready for everyday wear or as a spiritual connection piece.

Taxco has been the world capital of silvercraft for 500 years. Since the Spanish conquest, the silversmiths of Guerrero mastered casting, setting, and inlay techniques that remain global references today. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that continued tradition — authentic silver, made and assembled in the heart of Mexican silvercraft.

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 sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Green fire opal hand-set into silver
• ✦ Prehispanic design: sun and pyramid
• ✦ Compact pendant (4.3 cm) for any chain
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Daily wear with personality
• 💍 Gifts with ancestral meaning
• 👤 Those connected to Prehispanic cultures

Measurements and Shipping

The pendant is 4.3 cm long — about the size of a 5-peso coin worn on the chest. Pendant only; chain sold separately. You can use any .925 sterling chain with 3 mm diameter or compatible clasp. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in electronic wallet, no expiration. The stone is part of the value — Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. Pendant only. You can use any .925 sterling chain with 3 mm loop or a compatible necklace clasp. Email hola@artetaxco.mx if you need recommendations.

Q: What does the Prehispanic design mean?
A: The radiant sun and stepped pyramid represent knowledge and power in Mesoamerican cultures — symbols of connection between the divine and earthly realms.

Q: How do I care for a pendant with fire opal?
A: Avoid perfumes, chlorine, and chemically treated water. Store in a dry case. When cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth — never hard brushes that could damage the stone.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of the pendant and your certificate of authenticity if you have one.

Prehispanic pendant from Taxco — when it's gone, it's gone.