Snake Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal — Taxco

A silver serpent holding the fire of the sky in its heart.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Artisan stone inlay handcrafted
• Stone: Fire Opal, sky-blue tones
• Design: Hand-repousséed serpent
• Finish: Polished and patinated
• Weight: 5.6 g
• Dimensions: Length 5.3 cm
• Includes: Pendant only (chain not included)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This serpent pendant captures the mystical essence of Taxco in miniature. At 5.3 centimeters long, it's a discrete but unmistakable presence — the perfect size for someone seeking a piece that whispers rather than shouts. The serpent, hand-repousséed in .950 silver, forms an ethereal embrace around the Fire Opal, whose sky-blue tones evoke the first rays of dawn. Each facet of the stone shifts under light, a reminder that true beauty lives in movement.

Stone inlay is an art of patience. The Taxco artisan places each stone by hand, without presses or machinery, ensuring the setting respects the integrity of .950 silver. Fire Opal is a delicate stone — its blues and greens are not dyes but natural light refraction through millions of microscopic silica spheres. That's why it deserves a technique this careful. Check the certificate of authenticity that comes with your piece to confirm the purity.

Taxco, the world's silver capital for 500 years, doesn't just cast and work silver — it tells stories through each piece. This serpent is heir to pre-Hispanic traditions (the symbol of Quetzalcóatl) and the technical mastery of generations of silversmiths. When you wear this pendant, you carry with you the history of a craft that refuses to disappear. Learn the Art Taxco story and why our origin matters.

Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program guarantees your silver always holds value — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration, whenever you decide to sell it back.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with verifiable hallmark
• ✦ Natural Fire Opal with sky-blue coloration
• ✦ Artisan stone inlay handcrafted piece by piece
• ✦ Repousséed serpent from pre-Hispanic tradition
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who seek mysticism in the minimal
• 💍 Unisex gifts with depth
• 👤 Natural stone collectors

Dimensions & Shipping

Pendant length: 5.3 cm — about the size of a thumb, discreet yet present. Sold as pendant only, without chain. You can use a chain you already own or purchase one separately. Ships 2-3 business days. For a custom chain recommendation, write us at hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant include a chain?
A: No. This price is for the pendant only. The chain is separate — use one you already own or write us for recommendations.

Q: What is stone inlay?
A: The artisan sets each stone by hand, without machines. It requires watchmaker precision and respect for the fragility of the mineral.

Q: Is Fire Opal delicate?
A: Yes. It's a porous stone that can be damaged by salt water or chlorine. Store in a dry case and clean only with soft microfiber cloth.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or damaged silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you a fair offer in store credit.

Each pendant is unique. When it's gone, it's gone.