Taíno Pendants

What Are Taíno Pendants?

Taíno pendants honor the Indigenous Caribbean peoples who inhabited Puerto Rico, Cuba, and surrounding islands before European contact. Historically, the Taíno crafted ceremonial amulets and zemí figurines representing spiritual guardians and natural forces [source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Necklace with Pendant Figure”].

Our modern interpretations translate these sacred symbols into fine jewelry—handcrafted in 14k gold and sterling silver—preserving ancestral meaning while celebrating Puerto Rican heritage.

Featured symbols: Coquí (resilience), Sun (life energy), Sea Turtle (longevity), Atabey (earth mother), Cemí (spiritual protector).