Prehispanic Repousse Pendant Sterling Silver .925 — Taxco

Prehispanic geometry in relief — each hammer stroke is a story from Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: Prehispanic
• Length: 4.3 cm
• Weight: 2.7 g
• No chain included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that breathes history. The prehispanic design — possibly an interpretation of Aztec or Mayan symbols — is hammered in relief from the reverse with precision punches. In Taxco, this repousse technique demands hours of patience: every engraved line, every raised volume, is the artisan's choice. No two pendants are exactly alike. The result is a piece that hangs with presence, needing no stones or embellishment: the geometric pattern is the star.

The .925 sterling silver with its authentic hallmark guarantees purity and origin. The polished finish reflects light with the nobility of hand-worked metal. This pendant speaks to anyone seeking a contemporary talisman with deep roots in prehispanic iconography — a reminder that Taxco silver is not merely jewelry, but visual language inherited from cultures that mastered this craft centuries ago.

Taxco, the world's capital of artisanal silver for 500 years, is the birthplace of techniques like repousse that today feel ancient yet remain alive. The Arte Taxco story intertwines with generations of silversmiths transforming sheet metal into visual narrative. Your pendant is part of that continuity.

Buy risk-free: we buy back your pendant whenever you wish, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925
• ✦ Hand-repousse: each piece is unique
• ✦ Prehispanic design from Taxco
• ✦ No chain included — buy only what you need
• ✦ Buyback up to 70%, no expiration

Perfect for

• 🎁 Everyday wear with purpose
• 💍 Lovers of geometry and ancestral symbols
• 👤 Unisex — no gender assigned

Measurements and shipping

Pendant length: 4.3 cm. Pendant only — chain not included. You can pair it with any silver chain 40–60 cm long to suit your style. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order — check availability.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your silver always holds value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration or conditions. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, the pendant is sold alone. You can purchase a sterling silver chain separately, or use one you already own that's 40–60 cm long.

Q: What is repousse?
A: An ancient technique where sterling silver is hammered from the reverse side using punches, creating raised relief on the front. Every hammer blow is intentional — no two pieces are identical.

Q: Why is Taxco important in silver?
A: It has been the world's center of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. Repousse is woven into its identity. Your pendant connects you to that legacy.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back in store credit. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Prehispanic repousse pendant — authentic Taxco design, no middleman.