{"product_id":"cufflinks-from-taxco","title":"Mayan Calendar Cufflinks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese very cool vintage cufflinks were made in Taxco, Mexico. The Mayan calendar is featured in 14K yellow gold and gleams with tons of texture and visual interest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI did a little reading and was fascinated of course by the ancient history represented here, but also by the mathematics, astronomy and spirituality that all come together in the calendar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost historians think that most likely August 11, \u003cem\u003e3114 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-smallcaps\"\u003eBCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the base date used by the Maya for the start of the “Long Count” and the first “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ref1177075\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Cycle,” a period of 5,125 years that ended on December 21, 2012 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-smallcaps\"\u003eCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. (I fear to ask what cycle we are in now). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe calendar is still used today, it is a complex system that integrates rich symbolism, reflecting the Maya civilization's deep connection to their religious beliefs, astronomical knowledge, and cultural practices. If you have any affinity towards the zodiac, any of the above mentioned categories, or ancient Mesoamerican history, I think these could make an excellent signature piece! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver and 14K Yellow Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe discs measure just under 1 inch in diameter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage, very good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* If cufflinks aren't your thing, each disc could be converted to a pendant, or we could make a very cool pair of earrings. Reach out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pearl Scout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41660152578161,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/4216\/0241\/files\/C40025DD-A5C4-4FE1-A107-91EC5F31DBE3.jpg?v=1788479024","url":"https:\/\/thepearlscout.com\/products\/cufflinks-from-taxco","provider":"The Pearl Scout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}