Sterling Silver Fire Opal Earrings — Taxco .950

The blue fire of opal, suspended in your ear.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Fire opal in blue tone
• Measurements: 1.2 cm length (pair)
• Weight: 0.8 g (pair)
• Closure: Screw-back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Tiny yet luminous, these earrings concentrate the beauty of fire opal in its purest form. Fire opal is a rare stone with inner glow that shifts as you move — each angle reveals a new hue. Unlike common opal, fire opal brings warm tones that contrast beautifully with Taxco silver. They are earrings for those who love delicate, special details in the smallest pieces.

Crafted in .950 silver, the purest alloy worked in Taxco after .999. Each stone is hand-set, without press or machinery — the artisan places and secures every opal individually, requiring jeweler's precision. The hallmark (.950) certifies your silver's authenticity. A millennia-old technique, stone inlay, adapted to contemporary taste in Taxco, where silversmithing has been the defining craft for 500 years.

Taxco is not a place — it is a tradition. For five centuries, its artisans have perfected the craft of working silver, from casting to the finest settings. Your piece, made and assembled in Taxco, is part of that unbroken chain of skill. It is not mass-made; it is cared for. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that tradition.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal, a rare stone
• ✦ Hand-set stone, piece by piece
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable all day
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal For

• 💍 Special occasions and elegant outings
• 🎁 A gift with mineralogical meaning
• 👤 Those who love rare stones and tiny details

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 1.2 cm. Secure screw-back. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order — estimated production time 2-3 weeks. Details at 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 fragile?
A: Opal requires care — avoid prolonged water, impacts, and chemicals. With care, they will last years. If you need a replacement, reach out.

Q: Can I wear these earrings daily?
A: They are lightweight and comfortable, but due to their delicate nature, we recommend special occasions. The stone appreciates rest between wears.

Q: Do they come with a certificate?
A: Yes, every piece from Arte Taxco includes an authenticity certificate with silver and origin details.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited, or broken — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you the 35% buyback amount.

Hand-made earrings in Taxco — once they're gone, they're gone.