Axolotl Necklace
What Are Seasonal Batches?
Every piece begins in the hands of an Indigenous artisan.\n\nWe create in small, intentional batches—not to limit, but to honor.\n\nHonor the craft. Honor the land. Honor the people.
Symbolism
Axolotl Silver Pendant – Aztec Talisman for Self-Love
From the “Aztec Heritage” Collection
A talisman of self-perseverance, a symbol of radical self-love.
Handcrafted in solid 925 Sterling Silver, this pendant honors Xólotl, the Aztec God of The Night, twin of Quetzalcóatl. In the sacred myth, as the gods prepared to sacrifice themselves to bring light to the world, Xólotl resisted. Fleeing his fate, he transformed into various forms, finally becoming an axolotl; a creature suspended in water, neither here nor gone, a being of stillness between worlds.
This necklace captures that moment not as weakness, but as a profound assertion of identity. In choosing transformation over disappearance, Xólotl becomes a symbol of self-preservation, sacred resistance, and the courage to honor one’s own path.
The axolotl reminds us that self-love is not escape, but survival. It is the quiet act of protecting who we are, when the world demands we become something else.
MATERIALS
Handcrafted in solid .925 Sterling Silver
Cultural Preservation
Each purchase empowers local Mayan artisans, fostering community collaboration and sustaining traditional craftsmanship. By choosing Tikalkun Jewelry, you're uplifting local economies and preserving a rich cultural heritage.
By Native Hands
Premium Leather Case
You might also like...
Craftsmanship
At Tikalkun, every piece is a ritual—a tribute to the ancient civilizations that shaped our world. We don’t just craft jewelry; we translate sacred symbols into silver—symbols of power, wisdom, and transformation that still echo through time.
Each design begins with a search. Tikal, our founder and jeweler, dives deep into Mesoamerican iconography until he finds a symbol that calls to be reborn. With modern tools like 3D modeling and hands guided by reverence, we shape every piece as a bridge between past and present.
We are a family working with heart and soul. Every detail is handled with care, every line drawn with respect. There’s no rush, no mass production—only pieces that carry the breath of civilizations that saw life as sacred.
Tikalkun doesn’t follow trends. It honors memory. Because some wear jewelry—but others carry legacy.
