Sterling Silver .950 Ring with Fire Opal — Taxco

The fire of opal, on your hand — minimal and eternal.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal with color play
• Weight: 2.8 g
• Size: 6
• Custom-made
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This ring is an exercise in precision and patience. The Fire Opal — that stone that seems to hold a sunset — rests in sterling .950, the highest purity a jeweler can work with. It is not an ornate solitaire; it is sobriety with character. Hand setting means each facet of the stone was placed individually, with no machines, no shortcuts. Silver at this purity is malleable, almost soft — it allows for precision work that .925 cannot achieve.

Stone setting is an art requiring a watchmaker's eye. One miscalculation and the stone cracks; one wrong angle and light does not pass through the same way. This is not ancient silversmithing — no filigree or repoussé — but it is craftsmanship: a trained hand, a steady pulse, and hours of labor you don't see. This is Taxco's difference: we do not make industrial jewelry. Every piece that passes through our hands is a micro-decision repeated hundreds of times.

Taxco has been the capital of world silversmithing for 500 years. When you buy a ring from Arte Taxco, you are not buying an object — you are buying the heritage of five centuries of masters who honed their craft in this city. Discover the Arte Taxco story and why origin matters.

This ring is custom-made: built specifically for you, in ~2 weeks. Your size is exact, your finish is yours, and the piece is one of a kind. Buy risk-free: we buy back your ring whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark — maximum purity
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set, unique stone with color play
• ✦ Custom-made in ~2 weeks
• ✦ Minimal design: sobriety with character
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Those who value unique stone and artisan craft
• 🎁 Commitment, promise, or meaningful gift
• 👤 Passionate about Taxco silversmithing

Sizing and Shipping

This ring is custom-made. Once you place your order, we craft the piece in ~2 weeks. Check how to measure your ring size if unsure. Ships 2-3 business days once ready. Need adjustments before shipping? Contact us.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your ring whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration date. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is hand stone setting?
A: It is the manual setting of a stone within silver, with no machines or presses. It requires watchmaker precision and hours of labor. Each stone is unique.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925?
A: .950 is purer and allows finer precision work. It is the choice for luxury jewelry. It is more malleable and accepts details that .925 cannot tolerate.

Q: How long does custom-made take?
A: Approximately 2 weeks from order confirmation. Depends on workshop schedule. If you're in a rush, let us know.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, broken pieces — we buy them back. Send us photos at hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you an instant appraisal.

One-of-a-kind, custom-made — a choice that lasts a lifetime.