Turtle Pendant Fire Opal Blue — Sterling Silver 950 Taxco

A silver turtle holding the sky in its shell.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal sky blue
• Design: Turtle — symbol of wisdom
• Length: 4 cm
• No chain included (pendant only)
• Weight: 8.3 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This turtle pendant captures the magic of sky-blue fire opal — a play of green and blue tones that shifts with every movement. The turtle, a symbol of wisdom and protection across many cultures, guards that miniature sky set into its shell. Each turn reveals a different glimmer, as if you were wearing a fragment of nature suspended in silver.

Forged in sterling silver .950 — the highest purity that Taxco works — with each stone set by hand individually. The .950 hallmark is the signature of authenticity and quality in our certified pieces. Stone setting is a craft that demands patience: every point of contact must be perfect to hold the stone secure without harm.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. Here, in the workshops of Guerrero, silver is forged with inherited techniques — where precision and love for detail live side by side. This pendant is part of that tradition. Discover the Arte Taxco story and why every piece that leaves these workshops carries five centuries of craft.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide you no longer wear it, we buy it back — no expiration, up to 35% in store credit. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling silver .950 — the highest purity from Taxco
• ✦ Sky-blue fire opal — unique and unrepeatable
• ✦ Hand-set stone, piece by piece
• ✦ Symbol of wisdom and protection
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those seeking a pocket talisman
• 💍 Gifts with spiritual meaning
• 👤 Lovers of nature and minerals

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 4 cm. Sold as the pendant only — chain sold separately. This way you can choose the length and style that suits you best. Ships in 2-3 business days. Made to order available: ask for lead times.

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 about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, this is the pendant only at 4 cm. The chain is sold separately so you can customize the length and style you prefer.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: The fire opal displays natural sky-blue colors with the characteristic light play of the stone. If you have questions about its origin, reach out before purchase.

Q: How is the stone set?
A: Each stone is hand-set in sterling silver .950, point by point. We don't use presses: it's precision artisanal work that takes hours per piece.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything you'd like to refresh — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you a quote.

Each turtle is born only once. When it finds its owner, the tradition begins again.