{"product_id":"dije-prehispanico-plata-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-951","title":"Prehispanic Pendant Sterling Silver Opal of Fire — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Aztec deity in your hand — five centuries of Taxco silvercraft in every detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — casting + hand setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Prehispanic Aztec deity face\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire opal multicolor inlaid\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBezel: Natural mother-of-pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade to order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant honors Aztec art — an ancient deity carved in .950 silver from Taxco with the precision the craft demands. It is not a shallow copy: every line of the design requires mastery in casting, and each fire opal is set by hand into its mother-of-pearl frame. The opal plays with light — its multicolor tones (green, red, yellow) shift with the angle, as if the deity were alive. At 4 centimeters long, it is large enough to command presence without overwhelming. The prehispanic tradition of Taxco — rooted not only in silver but in symbols — speaks through this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.950 silver is purer than .925\u003c\/strong\u003e — it contains 95% silver versus 92.5%, making it softer, more luminous, and more valuable. The hallmark stamped on the back is your \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e from Taxco: proof this silver is real. The combined technique (casting + hand setting) allows the opal to rest in its bezel without machines — each stone is placed by hands trained in the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eTaxco has been the world's capital of handcrafted silver for 500 years\u003c\/a\u003e. Since the 16th century, the silversmiths of this mining town not only learned to work silver but also reclaimed prehispanic symbols — fusing European technique with Aztec soul. This pendant is the heir to that fusion: it is modern silver, but with deep roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Exclusive prehispanic Taxco design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire opal multicolor — each one unique\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Combined technique: casting + hand setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those seeking roots and meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Lovers of prehispanic art and history\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Taxco travelers and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePendant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 cm long × 2.2 cm wide. Large enough to be seen, small enough to wear with grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The price includes the pendant ONLY. Chain is sold separately. For recommended silver chain options, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order:\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece is customizable. For size, finish, or material adjustments, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your request. Ships 3–4 weeks after confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\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 include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, pendant only. You can use any silver chain 2–3 mm in thickness. For recommendations, contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A natural stone with flashes of color (green, red, yellow, orange). Each fire opal is unique — tones vary piece to piece. It is softer than quartz, so avoid impacts and excessive moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it handmade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Combined technique: casting in mold (for precision of the prehispanic design) + hand setting of the stone. Not entirely handcrafted from start, but finishing and stone placement are 100% hand-done in Taxco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or pieces sitting unused — we buy them back. Email photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection to the past, in Taxco silver — take it home today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51647979258102,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006074","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006074_1.jpg?v=1789426067","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-prehispanico-plata-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-951","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}