Sterling Silver Cascade Earrings with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

A cascade of light and color hanging from your ears — fire opal in fine silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Design: Cascade of 5 elements (top arc + 4 hanging pieces + opal base)
• Main stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Complementary stones: Amber, Amethyst, Malachite (color-matched composition)
• Total length: 5.8 cm (from hook to tip)
• Closure: .950 silver hook
• Weight: 5.8 g per pair
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico — made to order

These earrings are a visual symphony. Each element is carved in a crescent moon shape and hand-set individually in .950 fine silver. The fire opal at the base radiates blue, green, and red flashes — the gem that transforms with every shift of light. The three complementary stones (warm amber, deep amethyst, and green malachite) create a gradient that draws the eye downward, as if following the movement of your head. Nothing in these earrings is mass-produced: the stone varies slightly, the setting takes time, and that is why every pair is unique.

.950 silver is the purest that exists in jewelry — more durable than .925 and with an unmistakable brilliance. Each pair includes a certificate of authenticity verifying its purity. The hand stone setting technique is a craft that demands each gemstone be placed individually in its bezel: no press, no machinery. In Taxco, this skill is part of 500 years of silversmithing tradition that makes a craftsman from the region recognizable in any market in the world.

Fire opal is the stone of play — it reflects your movement, your mood. This is why it has been associated with intuition and magic for centuries. When you wear these earrings, you choose more than a piece; you choose to connect with a timeless tradition of transforming stone into art. The Arte Taxco story is the story of artisans who saw that same fire in the stone and decided it deserved to live in silver.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 fine silver, purer than .925
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal with natural reflections
• ✦ Cascade of 5 elements: architectural design
• ✦ Hand-set individual stones — no two pairs identical
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 High-impact gifts — occasions that deserve art
• 💍 Lovers of fine silver luxury
• 👤 Opal and fire stone collectors

Measurements & Shipping

Total length per earring: 5.8 cm (from hook to tip). Pair weighs 5.8 g. Earrings include hypoallergenic .950 silver hooks. These are made-to-order: production time ~2 weeks after order confirmation. Ships 2-3 business days once ready.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can fire opal scratch or break easily?
A: Opal is more delicate than diamond, but it is durable in earrings with care. Avoid direct impact, chlorine, and sudden temperature changes. With normal care, these earrings last for years.

Q: Are the complementary stones (amber, amethyst, malachite) natural?
A: Yes. All are natural gemstones set in silver. Fire opal is the centerpiece; the other three create the color composition.

Q: What does "made to order" mean?
A: These earrings are handcrafted after you order, ensuring the best stone quality and setting. Production takes ~2 weeks. Once ready, we ship in 2-3 business days.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, broken, or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we handle the rest.

This cascade of light is unique. Once it's gone, it's gone.