Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Fire opal dancing in light, with every turn of your head.

Features

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with official hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Gemstone: Fire Opal, multicolor (red, orange, yellow)
• Length: 3.5 cm per pair
• Weight: 2.9 g (pair)
• Closure: Sterling Fish Hook earwire
• Finish: Polished, natural shine
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire opal is a living stone — its hues shift with angle and light, from deep red to bright yellow-orange. At 3.5 cm long, these earrings are visible without overwhelming; they frame the face with quiet drama. Each stone was hand-set by a Taxco silversmith, a task requiring precision because fire opal is fragile and demands careful handling to last. The result bridges durability with the gentleness this rare gemstone deserves.

Sterling .950 (95% pure silver) sets these apart. It is Taxco's standard for heirloom pieces — brighter, more substantial, built to outlast trends. Your artisan selected the stone, positioned it without machinery, and soldered the setting by hand. This is why no two pairs are identical, and why they carry the weight of true craft.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silver for over 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is rooted in that unbroken tradition — master to apprentice, generation to generation, each piece a link in a chain of skill and pride.

Buy without risk. If these earrings ever no longer suit you, we buy them back. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling with official hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal: multicolor, one-of-a-kind stone
• ✦ Hand-set by Taxco master artisans
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love gemstones with personality and color
• 💍 Special occasion gifts with meaning
• 👤 Collectors of fine artisan jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

Pair length: 3.5 cm. Fire opal shifts in hue and brilliance — each pair is unique. Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico; international delivery by zone.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration or hassle. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It is porous and sensitive to chlorine, extreme heat, and impact. With care — avoid chlorinated water, remove before sleep or vigorous activity — a pair lasts for years. Hand-setting is crucial to longevity, which is why our artisans take their time.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: .950 is purer (95% vs 92.5%) and brighter. Taxco uses it for pieces meant to become heirlooms. They weigh slightly more but endure for generations.

Q: How is this pair different from other opal earrings?
R: Every fire opal is different — color and brilliance are never the same twice. Our artisans in Taxco hand-select the stone and set it without rushing. No two pairs are alike, guaranteeing true uniqueness.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or unworn silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos. Your silver always holds worth.

Taxco earrings: when the stone speaks, silver listens.