Fire Opal Square Stud Earrings — Taxco Sterling Silver

The magic of fire opal, captured in Taxco silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal in sky blue
• Length: 1.3 cm per earring
• Closure: Sterling silver posts
• Weight: 1.1 g per pair
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These square studs reveal the light-play unique to fire opal: sky blue that hovers over polished silver. Each stone was set by hand — no press, no machine — by a Taxco artisan who devoted hours to ensure the stone rests perfectly in its silver frame. At just 1.3 cm, they deliver impact without ostentation.

The sterling silver carries its certificate of authenticity engraved with the hallmark. The hand-stone inlay technique is heritage from five centuries of silversmithing in Taxco — each setting is an act of precision where the craft tolerates no error.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silver since 1530. Here was born the culture of hand-setting, where stone and silver dialogue instead of merely coexist. The Arte Taxco story is that tradition: honesty in the metal, patience in the craft, beauty that lasts.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal hand-set, not machine-set
• ✦ Sky blue: natural light display
• ✦ Made in Taxco, five centuries of tradition
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal For

• 💍 Special occasions and events
• 🎁 Gifts with artisan meaning
• 👤 Those who value craft precision

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 1.3 cm per earring. Lightweight, comfortable all day. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different size? Email hola@artetaxco.mx — we make them custom in ~2 weeks.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of common opal, known for its sky-blue-green light play that glows under light. It is a natural stone with variation in each piece.

Q: Is the setting secure? Can the stone fall out?
A: Hand-setting by Taxco artisans is solid — the stone is fixed in pure silver with no movement. Should the stone ever loosen, you can return the earrings for repair by a craftsperson.

Q: Are they comfortable for daily wear?
A: Yes, they weigh just 1.1 g per pair and have smooth sterling posts. Perfect for long days.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Unique hand-set earrings — once this pair sells, it's gone.