Sterling Silver .950 Earrings with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco

The play of light from fire opal, glowing on your ear.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire opal, blue tone
• Size: 2.1 cm long per earring
• Weight: 4.6 g (the pair)
• Closure: Sterling silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the essence of fire opal — every turn of your head awakens flashes of blue dancing between red and green. The size is perfect for everyday wear without weight, yet visible enough to see the handwork of stone-setting that each piece received. Sterling .950 is purer than .925 — a choice for those who know quality lasts.

Opal is a living stone, and its beauty depends on the craftsmanship that holds it. In Taxco, artisans with decades of skill place each stone by hand, one at a time, without machines or presses. It is the kind of work you feel when the stone shines without end.

Taxco has been the world's center of artisan silversmithing for 500 years. It is no accident that the purest .950 silver is worked in these mountains, where generations have mastered the metal. The Arte Taxco story is part of that tradition — every piece carries the craft backed by centuries.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide these earrings are not for you, we buy them back in store credit, no expiration, up to 35%. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — purer than .925
• ✦ Blue fire opal, a living and brilliant stone
• ✦ Hand-set, artisanal craftsmanship
• ✦ Delicate 2.1 cm size, comfortable for daily wear
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Anyone who loves stones with character and color
• 👤 Gifts for people who value artisan craft
• 🎁 Special moments that deserve subtle brilliance

Size and Shipping

Each earring measures 2.1 cm long. The hook is .950 silver and fits most ears. If you need a different closure, write to hola@artetaxco.mx. These earrings are made to order — production time is ~2 weeks. Ships 2-3 business days once ready.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Fire opal is a stone of meaning — if your life changes, your jewel changes too. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal durable?
A: It is softer than other stones (5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale), so it requires care. Avoid impacts and sudden temperature changes. Stored well, they last a lifetime.

Q: What makes fire opal show that blue fire?
A: Fire opal's play of color comes from microscopic layers of silica that refract light. Each stone is unique — no two have the same fire pattern.

Q: Can I have the earrings made with a different stone?
A: Yes, we do custom work. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea and we'll quote you.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, broken earrings, inherited rings — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you instantly.

Fire opal earrings, hand-set in Taxco. Made to order. When they're gone, they're gone.