{"product_id":"dije-prehispanico-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950-taxco-1","title":"Prehispanic Fire Opal Pendant — Sterling .950 Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe magic of fire opal in a pendant that brings Taxco's prehispanic tradition to life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark — highest purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting + hand setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 4.4 cm long × 2.4 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic motifs — central circular geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant carries the energy of fire opal — a stone of flame and light, playing with red, green, and yellow hues within a single example. Its balanced size (4.4 cm) makes it perfect to wear on any chain, from delicate to bold. The prehispanic design, with circular and geometric motifs, echoes Mexica cosmology — a tribute to the 500 years of silversmith tradition Taxco has guarded since the Conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combined technique you see in this piece unites the precision of Taxco casting with the hand setting of the opal. Every detail — from the relief of prehispanic motifs to the protective frame around the stone — is executed with artisanal care. The .950 sterling silver, marked with its hallmark, guarantees a purity above the standard .925. It is not machinery that decides where each line goes; it is the craft of Taxco, five centuries in the making, perfecting the balance between form and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco is the world capital of artisanal silverwork — a place where tradition is not a slogan, but a living reality. Since 1522, when silver arrived in Mexico, Taxco became the heart of reinvented prehispanic jewelry. Designs like this pendant honor that heritage without inventing it: each circular symbol, each geometry, is a dialogue between ancient cosmology and contemporary mastery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eDiscover the story of Arte Taxco\u003c\/a\u003e and how we protect this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free: if one day you decide this pendant is not for you, we buy it back in store credit, no expiration, up to 35% of your investment. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn how the Lifetime Buyback Program works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 authentic — superior purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Natural Fire Opal with unique multicolor sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic design handcrafted in Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pendant only; chain purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with spiritual meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Collectors of prehispanic jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those seeking authenticity and tradition in one piece\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures \u003cstrong\u003e4.4 cm long × 2.4 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — about the size of a large coin, perfect as the centerpiece of any chain. \u003cstrong\u003eThis price is for the pendant only; chain is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e and purchased separately. Choose the one that represents you best: delicate, bold, or linked. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit with no expiration, up to 35% of your purchase. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, the price is for the pendant only. You can choose any chain you prefer — we have delicate and bold options in our shop. For recommendations, write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 sterling instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 silver is purer and more durable. This piece deserves that level of purity to protect the fire opal, which is a delicate stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the fire opal natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it is a natural stone with unique color variations — no two are alike. The colors you see (red, green, yellow) are its natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll give you a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique piece from Taxco — when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51657708634358,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006141","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789577500828-t3whq_1.jpg?v=1789577747","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-prehispanico-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950-taxco-1","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}