Sterling Silver Fire Opal Earrings — Taxco .925

The fire of opal, in every turn of your head.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone
• Stone: Fire Opal, blue tone
• Size: 1.4 cm long (the pair)
• Weight: 1.3 g per pair
• Closure: Post with butterfly back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These miniature earrings capture all the magic of fire opal — that play of blue-green light floating inside the stone as if it were a tiny sea. At 1.4 cm, they're perfect for anyone seeking delicacy without sacrificing visual impact. The hand-set of each stone means our Taxco jeweler spent his hours making sure the opal gleams from every angle, without rush, without machine.

Sterling .925 authentic with its hallmark — the seal that guarantees purity. In Taxco, that contrast is not a formality: it's the promise that the silver touching your skin is the same that has set stones by craftsmen for 500 years. Hand-set work is why these earrings weigh so little yet last a lifetime.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for five centuries. The craft of hand-setting — placing each stone without machinery, adapting the silver to the living glass — is one of the techniques that defines the city. When you wear these earrings, you carry that tradition: the jeweler's patience, the integrity of the material, the care of one who knows each piece is unique.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal hand-set by Taxco artisan
• ✦ Miniature perfection: 1.4 cm, minimal weight
• ✦ Delicate earrings for everyday wear
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Ideal For

• 🎁 Delicate, meaningful gifts
• 💍 Elegant special occasions
• 👤 Anyone who loves natural fire stones

Size & Shipping

Length per earring: 1.4 cm. These are miniature but impactful — the blue fire opal gleams even in small sizes. Closures are sterling .925 butterfly backs. Ships 2-3 business days anywhere in Mexico and the United States.

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: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with blue and green flashes floating inside the stone. It's natural, each one unique, and requires special care due to sensitivity to humidity.

Q: Are these earrings comfortable for daily wear?
A: Yes. The pair weighs only 1.3 g. They're delicate to handle but comfortable to wear all day.

Q: Why is hand-setting important?
A: It means our Taxco jeweler placed the stone without machines, adapting the silver to fit the exact shape and size of each opal. That's why it lasts and shines so much longer.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or earrings collecting dust — we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make you an offer.

Fire opal hand-set in Taxco silver — when it's gone, it's gone.