K'inich Pakal Sterling Silver Pendant — Repousse with Malachite & Onyx

A Mayan king's face in sterling: hand-repousse, three sacred stones, no chain.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with Mexico Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: K'inich Janaab' Pakal — facial relief carved by hand
• Stones: Brown aventurine + Green malachite + Black onyx
• Dimensions: 6.7 cm long × 2.7 cm wide
• Weight: 16.3 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Finish: Polished bright with raised relief details
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant carries the legacy of ancient Mayan kings engraved in sterling. Hand-repousse —the technique of hammer and punch— reveals every feature of Pakal's face, the most celebrated ruler of Palenque, with a depth only manual work achieves. Each line of his forehead, each angle of his jaw, is a choice made by the artisan who worked this piece in Taxco.

The combination of three stones—brown aventurine, green malachite, and black onyx—frames the king in a palette the Maya would recognize: earth, water, and night. These are the stones that Taxco's tradition has mastered for five centuries, with the precision of a culture that honors the craft. Each stone holds its place in the composition—aventurine in the central face, malachite and onyx in the side frames—a balance that speaks of intentional artisanship.

Taxco is more than a name on a product sheet: it is the voice of 500 years of silversmithing. Every piece that leaves this city carries the legacy of masters who learned to work silver since the conquest, innovating without losing the craft. A pendant like this—repousse, carved, hand-set with stone—is the bridge between prehispanic art and contemporary silver mastery.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide you no longer wear it, we buy back your silver through our Lifetime Buyback Program: up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with Mexico hallmark
• ✦ Hand-repousse — every detail carved individually
• ✦ Three combined stones: aventurine, malachite, and onyx
• ✦ Collectible prehispanic design
• ✦ No chain — choose your own chain separately

Ideal For

• 💍 Gifts with ancestral meaning
• 👤 Prehispanic art collectors
• 🎁 Anyone who seeks significance beyond design

Measurements & Shipping

This pendant measures 6.7 cm long × 2.7 cm wide—the size of a small postcard, a notable presence without being overwhelming. Sold pendant only; chain sold separately. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom sizing in ~2 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, sold as pendant only. You can choose your own chain separately—write to hola@artetaxco.mx for recommendations.

Q: What is repousse?
A: An ancient technique: the artisan places silver over a form and strikes it from the back with punches, creating raised relief. No two pieces are exactly alike because each hammer blow is a choice made by hand.

Q: Who was K'inich Janaab' Pakal?
A: The most famous king of Palenque (Maya), who ruled in the 7th century. His tomb is one of the most important archeological discoveries of Mesoamerica—his mask is iconic in prehispanic art.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

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

Unique hand-repousse piece—once it's gone, it's gone.