{"product_id":"dije-prehispanico-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","title":"Prehispanic Pendant Silver Opal of Fire — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrehispanic cosmology around your neck — a nearly 5 cm pendant where the fire opal shifts with every move.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting + hand-setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic warrior with feathered headdress\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4.8 cm long × 1.9 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, detailed relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e runs through every piece born in Taxco's workshops. Authentic silver. Motifs that matter. Technique you can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the pendant now and choose your chain later — sterling, leather, however you prefer. Or wear it solo on a cord. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e means zero risk: whenever you're ready, we buy it back for up to 35% in store credit, no expiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 with hallmark — certified purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Unique prehispanic design — warrior with feathered crown\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire Opal multicolor, hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Pendant only — you choose the chain\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those who reclaim prehispanic aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts with profound meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Taxco jewelry collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.8 cm long × 1.9 cm wide. \u003cstrong\u003eSold as pendant only — no chain included.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No — pendant only. This way you choose exactly how to wear it: sterling chain, cord, leather, whatever suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How large does it look when worn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 4.8 cm tall — about the size of your thumb and a half. It's noticeable but not overwhelming. Perfect as a statement necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Opals need care: avoid hard impacts and sudden temperature swings. Stored dry, away from perfume and chlorine, it will last years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or a pendant that changed hands — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll discuss price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind combined-technique pendant — once this batch sells, there's no exact match.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51745054720246,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000007452","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790360490345-rgudb_1.jpg?v=1790360860","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-prehispanico-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}