Prehispanic Sun Pendant — Sterling Silver Taxco .925

The sun as guardian — an ancestral symbol in Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: .925 Sterling Silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — polished sphere with hand-worked rays
• Design: Prehispanic sun with central sphere and 12 rays
• Dimensions: 6.5 cm long × 5.5 cm wide
• Weight: 18.1 g of solid silver
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Closure: Integral silver bail
• Chain: NOT INCLUDED (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a statement of identity and connection. The sun — a symbol of strength and renewal in prehispanic cultures — comes alive in a polished silver sphere surrounded by twelve rays that curve like waves of energy. The design is deliberate: each ray is worked individually, bent and shaped by hand to catch light from every angle. When you wear it, your body's movement makes it glow.

The technique is hybrid: casting the central sphere (for weight and durability), manual mirror polish, and the spines formed with Taxco's signature cartonné technique — a specialty that few workshops master. The .925 hallmark is engraved on the base, certifying authenticity. At 18.1 grams, this is a pendant of presence — not a light accessory, but a piece you feel.

Taxco has been the world's silver capital for 500 years. Since Spanish miners discovered silver in Guerrero's veins, the city became a laboratory of inherited techniques passed down generation to generation. This sun is born of that tradition: the Arte Taxco story is the story of masters teaching apprentices, of craft secrets shared without rush. Your pendant is part of that unbroken chain.

The price you see is for the pendant only. You'll need a separate chain to wear it (browse our sterling silver chains or bring your own). It's this way because every wearer has their own vision: some want a thick link chain, others prefer fine and long. You decide.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Combined technique: cast sphere + hand-worked rays
• ✦ Prehispanic design with ancestral symbolism
• ✦ Substantial weight: 18.1 g of presence
• ✦ Buyback up to 70% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of ancestral symbols
• 💍 Connection to prehispanic identity
• 👤 Collectors of ethnic jewelry

Dimensions & Shipping

Dimensions: 6.5 cm long × 5.5 cm wide. This pendant ships without a chain — the price is for the pendant only. Choose a sterling silver chain from our collection or use your own. Weight: 18.1 g. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if you'd like a custom version (weight, finish), write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

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. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant include a chain?
A: No. It ships as pendant only. You can buy a separate sterling silver chain or use your own.

Q: What is the combined technique?
A: In this case, the central sphere is cast (for solidity and weight), and the twelve rays are shaped using Taxco's signature cartonné technique — a specialty that forms silver while keeping its luster.

Q: Can I customize the size or weight?
A: Yes. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea — we can make larger or smaller versions.

Do You Have Silver You're No Longer Wearing?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you don't use — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll offer you fair value in store credit.

The sun of Taxco — your symbol in 18.1 grams of solid silver.