Mexican Pendant Yanhuitlán
$550.00
Mexican pendant of the famous Yanhuitlán pectoral.
This impressive pendant is a detailed reproduction of one of the most famous piece of jewelry from prehispanic times in Mexico: The pectoral de Yanhuitlán
Meaning:
The Yanhuitlán pectoral, a renowned piece of Mixtec (Oaxaca State of Mexico) goldsmithing from the Postclassic period (10th-16th centuries), is a pendant shaped like a circular shield, made of gold and turquoise, materials symbolic in Mesoamerica. Gold represents the sun and war, while turquoise evokes the sky, water, and life. These elements intertwine in a pattern reminiscent of fertility, death, and renewal. The four arrows crossing the pectoral symbolize the directions of the Universe, converging at a central point, symbolically uniting the forces of war, the sun, and water.
This pendant is made of a round central part that is 55 millimeters in diameter (around 2 inches) with 9 rattles attached to the bottom and 4 arrows crossing the central part.
Caracteristics
- Height: 78 millimeters (3 inches)
- Width: 81 millimeters
- Weight: around 55 grams in silver and 81g in 18k gold (without the stones)
- Stones: Natural Turquoise Stones
- Metal: Sterling Silver or 18k gold
- Origin: Mixteca
- Type: Historical reproduction
This pendant is the faithfull reproduction of the original pendant, it is available is different metals:
- Sterling Silver: The pendant weighs 55 grams in sterling silver
- Sterling Silver with Gold coating: The pendant is made of sterling silver with a 3 microns pure yellow gold plating
- 18K gold: The pendant is made of 18k solid gold that can be yellow or white
This pendant is made in our worshop, from the design of the CAD model, the 3D printing, casting and stone cutting to fit into the pendant the natural turquoise stones. This making is similar to our Aztec ring.
As you can notice, you have the choice between an economical faithful reproduction in silver of the antique Mixteca pendant or an exact reproduction made of solid gold that is much more expensive.
Note that you can choose to buy a chain with your pendant to be able to wear your pendant on your neck, your chain will be made of silver in case you choose this option, silver gold coated in case you choose this option of 18k gold if you choose the 18k gold option (in this case the gold weight of your chain is 3,5 grams).
Who is this pendant for?
This pendant is made for a history enthusiast that have a deep interest in ancient civilizations, particularly Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Mixtec. This person values owning artifacts that carry historical significance and stories from the past and appreciates intricate craftsmanship and unique pieces of jewelry.
Shipping fees
For the delivery of your Mexican Yanhuitlán pendant, you have the choice between two options:
- economical delivery, with a 14-day lead time through a tracked parcel
- UPS delivery with a lead time of 3/6 days also via tracked parcel
Handcrafted Jewelry
Our artisanal jewelry workshop does not mass produce, nor have any stock, so your pendant will be manufactured in our own workshop after receiving your order.
Please take into account a manufacturing lead time of 6 weeks for the manufacture of the latter in our workshop before shipping your package.
We master every step of the making process of your jewelry, from CAD modeling, 3D printing, lost wax casting, and precious metal handiwork, to the setting of gemstones and diamonds, which allows us to guarantee the quality of our jewelry.
If you wish to customize one of our pendant designs or have it engraved, you just have to contact us via our online form.
How to choose your pendant:
Conventional pendant size is set between one and two inches. As a tip, your pendant should not weigh more than 4/5 times the weight of your chain.
If you want to discover more pendant makings and creations made in our workshop, we invite you to have a look at our blog about personalized pendants.
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