intricate silver jewelry

Giant magueys spread their broad flat leaves to shelter and welcome the personages who dwell among the venerable plants. Working in polished sterling silver, Francisco Sánchez creates an image derived from Aztec codices. Yet he brings a fresh, new look to the design as he transforms it into a pair of hoop earrings.

The Aztecs and other Mesoamerican cultures had sophisticated pictorial writing systems which can still be seen in logos and other modern Mexican iconography. These 925 sterling silver earrings feature the glyph for the snail, which Guadalajara-based craftswoman Rosa Rojo centers into this intricate design, highlighting the details with oxidation.Based on the Aztec glyph for snails, this highly-stylized design features details highlighted with oxidation. Rosa Rojo crafts these beautiful earrings with a curb link chain.

The macuahuitl was a weapon wielded by Aztec warriors in battle. It also inspired Mexican artisan Angel Pena's remarkable men's pendant, expertly crafted using traditional Taxco silver techniques. Infuse your look with cultural significance and bold elegance with this accessory featuring intricate patterns and a rich combination of polished and oxidized finishes.

The Aztec goddess who gave birth to the moon and stars, as well as the sun god Huitzilopochtli, Coatlicue is the focus of this men's pendant necklace from Mexico. Angel Ortiz works in the tradition of Taxco silversmithing, crafting the intricate pendant from sterling silver. This necklace circles the wearer with rubber cord that closes with a sterling clasp.

Designed by Mexico’s Angel Pena and crafted using traditional Taxco silver techniques, this extraordinary men’s pendant depicts a skull adorned with intricate patterns. But it’s no ordinary skull as it is meant to represent the skull of the goddess Tlaltecuhtli, an important deity associated with the earth in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican mythology. Often called the “Earth Monster,” she played a crucial role in the Aztec creation myth. According to their beliefs about the fifth and final universe, the world was formed from Tlaltecuhtli's torn-apart body. Bring cultural significance and unique style to any look with this remarkable accessory.