Aztec Sun Stone Calendar Pewter Pendant Necklace

This Mayan calendar necklace shows the carved disk known as the Aztec Sun Stone. The design is the one most people picture when they think of a Mayan calendar. The original is Aztec (Mexica) and dates to about 1500 CE. Its center holds a face often read as the sun god Tonatiuh.

Each Mayan calendar necklace is cast in lead-free pewter with deep relief. The Sun Stone records cycles of time in concentric rings. Aztec timekeeping used a 260-day round and a 365-day year. The original disk was unearthed in Mexico City in 1790.

• Material: Fine lead-free pewter, back side is plain
• Dimensions: [CONFIRM - add measured size before publishing]
• Cord: 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust the length
• Wear: Unisex, suitable for a man or woman
• Includes: Legend description card
• SKU: PDP-2355
• Collection: Museum Jewelry

The Aztec Sun Stone

The Sun Stone is a carved basalt disk nearly 12 feet across. It was made in the Mexica capital of Tenochtitlan. Rings of glyphs mark day-signs and past world ages. The original now sits in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.

Mesoamerican Timekeeping

Mesoamerican peoples tracked two main cycles at once. A 260-day sacred round paired with a 365-day solar year. Together they formed a 52-year Calendar Round. Astronomers also watched Venus closely across its long cycle.

Styling and Wearing the Mayan Calendar Necklace

The Mayan calendar necklace suits any wearer. The 33 in cord adjusts by knotting the ends. The deep carving reads well even at a glance. Worn long, the disk rests at the chest.

Care Notes

Wipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. Store it flat or hanging to protect the cord.

For More Reading

• Aztec Sun Stone
• Maya calendar (for comparison)
• Aztec calendar (Encyclopaedia Britannica)