Prehispanic Pendant Silver Opal of Fire — Taxco .950

Prehispanic cosmology around your neck — a nearly 5 cm pendant where the fire opal shifts with every move.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting + hand-setting
• Design: Prehispanic warrior with feathered headdress
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Dimensions: 4.8 cm long × 1.9 cm wide
• Weight: 5.7 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Finish: Polished, detailed relief
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This prehispanic pendant makes a statement. Nearly 5 centimeters tall — prominent enough to catch light from across the room, yet compact at your throat. Sterling .950 is purer than .925, and in this piece you feel it: a dense, almost ceremonial shine. The design captures a warrior or priest wearing a feathered headdress — a motif that recurs across Mexica imagery, symbolizing power and communion with the gods.

The fire opal is co-star. Multicolor — flashes of red, orange, green — hand-set into a cavity that echoes the headdress form. Each movement reveals a new face of the stone; no two moments with this pendant look quite the same. This is combined technique in action: the piece was cast in mold to preserve every prehispanic relief detail, then each fire opal was positioned by hand, requiring the precision of a master jeweler.

Taxco has been the world's silver capital for five centuries. This pendant inherits that legacy — of artisans who study prehispanic geometry not as nostalgia, but as living language. The Arte Taxco story runs through every piece born in Taxco's workshops. Authentic silver. Motifs that matter. Technique you can see.

Buy the pendant now and choose your chain later — sterling, leather, however you prefer. Or wear it solo on a cord. Lifetime Buyback Program means zero risk: whenever you're ready, we buy it back for up to 35% in store credit, no expiration.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 with hallmark — certified purity
• ✦ Unique prehispanic design — warrior with feathered crown
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor, hand-set
• ✦ Pendant only — you choose the chain
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who reclaim prehispanic aesthetics
• 💍 Gifts with profound meaning
• 👤 Taxco jewelry collectors

Dimensions & Shipping

4.8 cm long × 1.9 cm wide. Sold as pendant only — no chain included. Pair it with a sterling chain, leather cord, or wear as you see fit. Ships 2–3 business days. Made to order in ~3 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No — pendant only. This way you choose exactly how to wear it: sterling chain, cord, leather, whatever suits you.

Q: How large does it look when worn?
A: 4.8 cm tall — about the size of your thumb and a half. It's noticeable but not overwhelming. Perfect as a statement necklace.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Opals need care: avoid hard impacts and sudden temperature swings. Stored dry, away from perfume and chlorine, it will last years.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or a pendant that changed hands — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll discuss price.

One-of-a-kind combined-technique pendant — once this batch sells, there's no exact match.