{"product_id":"dije-prehispanico-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-1","title":"Aztec Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Aztec calendar on your chest — living silver and opal that shifts color with every light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Silver with Taxco Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined (casting + hand-set)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic calendar in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 4.2 cm long × 2.3 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: NOT included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePersonalization: Made to order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant carries five centuries of history in pure silver. The Aztec calendar—symbol of wisdom and cycles—is cast in .950 silver and opens at the center to hold a fire opal that glows in greens, oranges, and blues. Every angle reveals a new color. This is not an ordinary gemstone: fire opal is rare, alive, unpredictable. Like Taxco itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe technique is combined: the calendar's relief is achieved through artisanal casting in .950 silver, and the opal setting is completed by hand, stone by stone. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003elost-wax casting process\u003c\/a\u003e ensures every detail—from the glyphs to the calendar's petals—is precise and lasting. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003eTaxco hallmark (.950) certifies your silver's authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco did not invent the Aztec calendar, but reinvented it in silver 500 years ago. Since then, silversmiths of Guerrero have passed down this blend of prehispanic craft and European technique—casting with the precision of the chisel. This pendant is proof of that heritage: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Art Taxco story begins where conquest ends and silversmithing begins\u003c\/a\u003e. Each piece is unique; if you want it exactly as shown, we make it made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Silver with Taxco hallmark, authentic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire Opal multicolor—each angle shines differently\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Prehispanic calendar in relief, symbol of wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Combined technique: casting + hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Lovers of prehispanic mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts with cultural depth\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Daily wear with timeless style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 4.2 cm long and 2.3 cm wide—roughly the size of a Mexican $10 coin, visible and present without being bulky. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Pendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can choose a .925 silver chain in 45 cm, 50 cm, or 60 cm lengths. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if you want this exact piece, contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we confirm availability (~2 weeks).\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, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \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, pendant only. Chains are sold separately; we offer .925 silver options in 45, 50, and 60 cm lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal delicate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's softer than other stones (6.5 on the Mohs scale); avoid impacts and don't soak in hot water. With care, it will last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I customize the design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, made to order. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your ideas and we'll quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, broken, or inherited silver—we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll offer you a fair price in store credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrehispanic .950 silver pendant—when the silver runs out, so does the magic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51651594125558,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006102","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006102_1.jpg?v=1789499505","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-prehispanico-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-1","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}