{"product_id":"aretes-balleneros-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950-taxco","title":"Blue Fire Opal Whale Tail Earrings Sterling Silver 950 — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe blue fire of opal, suspended in pure Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Authentic sterling silver .950 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Stone inlay \/ hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, blue tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 3.1 cm long × 2 cm wide (the pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: .950 silver hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese whale tail earrings capture the hypnotic shimmer of fire opal in its deepest blue. Each stone was hand-set in sterling .950 silver — the noblest purity in fine jewelry. The size (3.1 cm long) is perfectly calibrated: visible enough to make a statement, subtle enough for everyday elegance. For anyone who loves luxury without pretense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire opal is a living stone — each one glows differently, with unique light patterns. The sterling .950 from Taxco, backed by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e, guarantees what you wear is real. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003ehand-set inlay\u003c\/a\u003e of each stone is the signature of Taxco craftsmanship: hours of precision, no machinery, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver work. Every piece from its workshops carries that heritage — it is not just jewelry, it is continuity of a craft that endures. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of silversmithing made with respect and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide these earrings are no longer for you, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eour Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e will repurchase them at up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark — hypoallergenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire opal hand-set in blue tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Visible size (3.1 cm): noticed but not overwhelming\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Individual stone setting — no two pairs alike\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Special occasion or formal dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful gift with intent\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those who collect unique stones\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair size: 3.1 cm long × 2 cm wide. Secure, comfortable .950 silver hooks for all-day wear. Ships in 2–3 business days anywhere in Mexico or the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back these earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration or strings attached. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about our Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is softer than other gemstones (6–6.5 Mohs hardness). Avoid direct impacts, perfumes, chlorine, and salt water. With care, it will last decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 sterling instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is fine jewelry purity — 95% pure silver. More hypoallergenic, more durable, more valuable. Taxco is renowned for working in .950.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is it hand-set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The artisan holds each stone and secures it manually in the silver, without machinery. Every setting is unique — it is the mark of true craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or designs from elsewhere — we buy it back. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and approximate weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire opal earrings in sterling .950 silver — blue light in your ears, made in Taxco.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51695387377910,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000006240","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789746420654-wcjie_1.jpg?v=1789746939","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-balleneros-opalo-de-fuego-plata-950-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}