Fire Opal Earrings in Sterling Silver .950 — Taxco

Every move awakens the fire within the stone.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Pair length: 3.7 cm
• Weight: 5.96 g (pair)
• Closure: Sterling silver .950 hook
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Made to order

Fire opal is the stone of brilliant days. Its orange, red, and yellow hues dance in the light with a flash that only genuine opals possess — not translucent like quartz, but opaque with those internal sparks that look like captured fire. In Taxco, hand-setting a stone like this requires precision: each setting is individual, soldered without machinery, with the patience of the silversmith's craft that has spent 500 years perfecting this art.

These earrings combine sterling silver .950 — purer than .925, more resistant to everyday wear — with a hand-setting technique that makes the stone appear to float in the silver. The .950 hallmark is your guarantee of authenticity. Stone inlay is one of Taxco's most sought techniques: each piece takes hours of work because no two opals are alike, and each one demands its own silver seat.

Taxco, Guerrero, has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for five centuries. What you see in these earrings — the quality of the silver, the precision of the setting, the respect for natural stone — is why master jewelers worldwide respect Taxco. When you buy Taxco silver, you buy history and confirmed craft.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling silver .950 — purer than .925
• ✦ Genuine Fire Opal with natural flashes
• ✦ Hand-set stone inlay, individual setting
• ✦ Made to order in Taxco
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Special occasions with natural brilliance
• 💍 Gifts for genuine stone lovers
• 👤 Fire opal collectors

Measurements & Shipping

Pair length: 3.7 cm. Sterling silver .950 hooks, hypoallergenic. Ships 2-3 business days. If you prefer a different length or alternative stone, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back these earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in electronic store credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is fire opal?
A: Natural stone with play-of-color in orange, red, and yellow tones. It is more fragile than other stones because it contains water, which is why it requires special care.

Q: Is hand-set stone inlay more valuable than machine-set?
A: Yes. In Taxco, each stone is placed individually without press or machinery. This takes hours and reduces the risk of damaging the stone.

Q: Can I order earrings with a different stone or length?
A: Yes. They are made to order. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with your preferences and we'll provide a quote.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Send clear photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer right away.

Hand-set stone earrings — made in Taxco, made to shine.