{"product_id":"anillo-de-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-azul-taxco-11","title":"Sterling Silver .950 Ring with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe blue fire of opal captured in .950 Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — hand setting + granulated\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Wide band with artisan texture\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished and granulated\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 8 (custom available)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ring breathes with the rarity of a living stone. Blue fire opal shifts with light — deep blue in shadow, turquoise flashes as your hand turns. Every shade is unique; no two opals are identical. The .950 silver, purer than .925, holds the hand-set bezel, placing the stone individually without press or machine. Granulated silver — spheres soldered by hand — fills the spaces, catching light and honoring a Taxco tradition that traces back to the Aztecs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined technique is Taxco's signature: when the artisan blends two craft methods in one piece, each gesture matters. Hand setting protects the stone; granulation celebrates it. Both demand experience that cannot be replicated. In .950 silver, the metal is denser, more resistant — a promise of durability for those who seek jewelry to pass down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has mastered the dialogue between silver and stone for 500 years. When the conquistador first saw opal in Aztec hands, he knew it was magic. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e continues that quest: not just to sell silver, but to honor where it comes from and who touches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. When you decide to part with it, we buy it back up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 Sterling with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Combined Taxco technique: hand setting + granulation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue Fire Opal — natural, one-of-a-kind stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Custom-made in ~2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Special occasions and celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those who love living stone and shifting light\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those seeking heirloom silver — durability in .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ring comes in size 8. Check \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/guia-de-tallas\"\u003ehow to measure your ring size\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing. Need a different size? We can custom-make it in approximately 2 weeks. Standard shipping 2-3 business days. For custom sizing, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your ring whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. The 35% cap reflects the natural stone; your buyback value decreases gradually but never reaches zero. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is combined technique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A blend of two craft methods in one piece. Here: hand-set opal bezel + granulation (silver spheres soldered by hand). Each technique adds value and difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the blue fire opal natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Fire opals are natural gemstones with color variations. Each stone shifts with light. If you have questions about origin, reach out before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I order a different size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your size and we'll custom-make it in ~2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited rings, or jewelry sitting in a drawer — we buy it back. Send clear photos (stone, hallmark, back) to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique piece of combined technique with blue fire opal — once this stone is gone, this ring is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"8","offer_id":51487926976758,"sku":"ATA-RIN-000005041","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005041_1.jpg?v=1787146425","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/anillo-de-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-azul-taxco-11","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}