Sterling Silver Earrings with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco .950

Deep blue fire opal, light on your ear, crafted with the precision of Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone setting
• Stone: Blue fire opal
• Length: 3.8 cm per earring
• Weight: 2.7 g for the pair
• Closure: Hypoallergenic silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each earring is a window into the color of fire opal: a deep blue that plays with greenish and yellow flashes depending on the light. Hand-setting means each stone is placed with respect for its natural fragility; no machine does this work in our studio. At 3.8 centimeters long, they are the perfect weight to wear all day without fatigue.

Sterling .950 is the purest silver in commercial jewelry, and in Taxco it has been the standard for five centuries. Each earring carries the .950 hallmark: proof of authenticity engraved in the metal. In Guerrero, silversmiths know every assembly technique, from filigree to the delicate stone setting you see here. Fire opal is not a stone that tolerates hammering: it demands patience, light, and the right hands.

Taxco is synonymous with silver worldwide. Five hundred years of silversmithing tradition mean that when you buy Taxco earrings, you buy history. The hand-setting technique protecting your fire opal is the same the master craftsmen of the Arte Taxco story have used for generations.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with .950 hallmark
• ✦ Blue fire opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable: 3.8 cm
• ✦ Hypoallergenic silver hook
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Meaningful special gifts
• 💍 Anyone who loves natural stones
• 👤 Those who value artisan craftsmanship

Measurements and Shipping

Total earring length: 3.8 cm. Weight is minimal, designed for all-day comfort. We ship to Mexico and internationally within 2-3 business days. For questions about adjustments: hola@artetaxco.mx.

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, with no expiration or complicated paperwork. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
R: It requires care. Avoid impacts, perfumes, and chlorine. With basic care, it will last for many years. If you need advice: write to us.

Q: Can I change the earring length?
R: The current design is 3.8 cm. For custom requests, contact hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: Why is the setting hand-done?
R: Because fire opal is delicate. A machine could crack it. The trained hands of Taxco silversmiths place each stone knowing exactly how much pressure it can withstand.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you no longer use — we buy it back without hassle. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will give you a quote.

Each pair is unique. When it sells out, it sells out.