Sailboat Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .925

A miniature voyage: the sailboat of Taxco's platería tradition, worn at your neck.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with Hallmark 925
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, lime green
• Design: Sailboat and waves in relief
• Length: 4.1 cm
• Weight: 3.3 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a window into the mastery of platería: a sailboat navigating waves in solid silver, with a lime-green fire opal hand-set into the heart of the sail. At 4.1 centimeters, it has just the right size to shine without overwhelming — the length of your pinky finger, perfect for wearing every day. The relief of the water and the tension of the canvas reveal the hand-inlay technique: every curve was worked individually, stone and silver as one body.

The silver is .925 with its hallmark of authenticity, proof that what you hold is real. The fire opal, with its luminous lime green, shifts in tone with the light — a mineral never identical to itself twice. That singular character is what keeps stone inlay in silver an artisan craft, not a machine process.

Taxco has spent five centuries turning dreams into stone and silver for those who wear them. This sailboat is a direct heir to that tradition: the story of Arte Taxco is the story of how noble material and patient hands meet to create something unforgettable. When you decide it's time to weigh anchor, your silver still holds value — we buy back this pendant with no expiration, up to 35% in store credit.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark guarantee
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set, lime green
• ✦ Unique ocean design — sailboat and waves in relief
• ✦ 4.1 cm: perfect size for everyday wear
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Those who love the sea and sailing stories
• 💍 Connection to artisan craft
• 👤 Gifts that are never forgotten

Measurements & shipping

This pendant measures 4.1 cm in length. Pendant only — chain not included — choose yours from our collection of sterling silver chains. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a custom chain? 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. Stone ages, silver endures. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. Chains are separate — we offer sterling options in different lengths and thicknesses.

Q: How big does it look when worn?
A: At 4.1 cm long, it's compact and elegant — visible without overwhelming. Just right.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Opal requires care: avoid direct impacts and saltwater. It's more delicate than cubic zirconia, but it's a natural mineral and beautiful. With proper care, it will last for years.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pieces you've neglected — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you its value instantly.

A silver sailboat that navigates time — backed by the guarantee of Taxco in every wave.