Sterling Silver Fire Opal Earrings — Taxco .925

Liquid fire on your ears: multicolor fire opal in Taxco silver.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with .925 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-stone setting
• Stone: Multicolor fire opal
• Dimensions: 1.3 cm long per pair
• Weight: 1.1 g the pair
• Closure: Sterling silver posts
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Made-to-order available

These earrings capture the play of light in fire opal in its purest form: flashes of green, red, and orange that shift with every turn of your head. The intimate size (1.3 cm) makes them perfect for a minimalist look or as a delicate complement to a stacked ear. The setting is done by hand, stone by stone, respecting the natural fragility of this legendary gemstone.

Each fire opal is unique — colors and patterns never repeat. The surrounding .925 silver carries the hallmark of authenticity (925 stamp), proof that what shines is real silver. The setting work demands precision and patience: Taxco artisans have refined this technique over five centuries, placing each stone without damage, in a process that cannot be rushed.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. When you buy from Arte Taxco, it's not just the piece — it's the tradition of a craft still alive in the hands of Taxco's masters. The Arte Taxco story is the story of opal set with honesty, without machines to finish the work.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Each pair unique: unrepeatable colors and patterns
• ✦ Discreet size (1.3 cm): comfortable all day
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Anyone who loves unique, colorful gemstones
• 💍 Meaningful mineral gifts
• 👤 Occasions where you shine with subtlety

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 1.3 cm. Total weight: 1.1 g. Closure: sterling silver posts. Ships in 2-3 business days. For custom sizing or modifications, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

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. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal a birthstone?
A: Fire opal symbolizes hope and inner fire. While it doesn't have a single birth month, it's highly sought by those celebrating October (white opal).

Q: How do you set fire opal without breaking it?
A: Fire opal is delicate — it requires specialized tools, expert hands, and time. Each stone is secured individually, without machine pressure. That's why hand-setting adds value.

Q: Will the colors match exactly on both earrings?
A: They're natural stones — each fire opal is unique. You may notice subtle differences in tone between the two earrings, which is what makes them special.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you want to exchange — we buy it back no questions asked. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Liquid fire earrings, made to shine.