Turtle Pendant Sterling Silver .950 Fire Opal Orange

The Taxco turtle: ancestral protection in pure silver and opal fire.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Stone inlay by hand + artisanal granulation
• Stone: Fire Opal, orange tone
• Size: 6.1 cm long
• Weight: 25.1 g
• Shape: Turtle with wings and engraved shell
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Includes: Pendant only (chain not included)

This Taxco turtle emerges from fire opal: every piece a mosaic of intense orange that shifts with light. The shell is covered in granulation by hand—silver spheres soldered one by one, a pre-Hispanic technique few Taxco jewelers still master. The wings unfold with movement, and the 25-gram weight makes itself known at the chest: not a delicate ornament, but a talisman.

The turtle is an ancestral Mesoamerican symbol: protection, longevity, stability. .950 silver is near-absolute purity—purer than .925, more noble. The certificate of authenticity that accompanies each pendant ensures what you wear is real silver, sealed with the Taxco 950 hallmark. Stone inlay work is precision labor: each opal segment sits in its own space, without machinery, only the silversmith's hands.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that craft—inherited, refined, defended. This turtle rises from that tradition—not mass production, but creation. When you decide you no longer want it, the Lifetime Buyback Program buys it back at up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950—purity superior to .925
• ✦ Fire Opal orange, set by hand
• ✦ Artisanal granulation on wings and shell—pre-Hispanic technique
• ✦ Symbol of ancestral Mesoamerican protection
• ✦ Handmade in Taxco, buyback program up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Those who honor ancestral and pre-Hispanic craftsmanship
• 💍 Daily wear as a spiritual protection talisman
• 👤 Gifts with cultural and spiritual meaning

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 6.1 cm long—about the size of a large coin, visible at the chest. Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately. You can pair it with any .925 or .950 sterling chain. Ships 2-3 business days.

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 it come with a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. We recommend a .925 or .950 sterling chain, 45–50 cm long, to wear it at the chest.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with orange, red, and yellow tones that reflect their own light. It is more fragile than other stones—store it in a dry case and avoid impacts.

Q: What does granulation mean?
A: Silver spheres soldered to the surface, an ancient Taxco technique. Each grain is placed by hand—no two pieces are identical.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've stopped wearing—we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll tell you the percentage on the spot.

Taxco turtle in .950 silver—when it's gone, it's gone.