Fire Opal Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Earrings that catch liquid fire in every turn of the head.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, olive-green tone
• Pair length: 3.5 cm
• Weight: 2.5 g
• Closure: Sterling silver ear wires
• Made to order in Taxco
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Every fire opal is a mineral universe: veins of green, blue, and iridescent flash that shift with the light. These earrings capture that magic in 3.5 centimeters of pure presence. The pair weighs just 2.5 grams — light enough to wear all day without fatigue — and the .950 sterling silver (purer than .925) promises durability that crosses generations.

Hand-set stone inlay is a craft requiring jeweler's precision: each opal is placed individually, without presses or machinery. It takes time. It takes skill. It is why Taxco artisans have been sought for 500 years for this work — they know that a well-set stone is a stone that stays. The hallmark in the silver guarantees its purity — .950 is the highest grade in fine jewelry.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver since the 16th century. This is no accident: the craft of setting, polishing, and inlaying are inherited there from workshop to workshop. When you buy Arte Taxco earrings, you buy 500 years of silversmithing tradition condensed into a pair that speaks for itself. The story of Arte Taxco is rooted in that legacy.

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling silver .950 — the purest grade in fine jewelry
• ✦ Natural fire opal with olive-green iridescence
• ✦ Hand-set stone, piece by piece — no machinery
• ✦ Made to order in Taxco's heritage workshops
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Anyone who loves stones with character and movement
• 💍 Gifts that speak of true craftsmanship
• 👤 Opal collectors

Measurements and Shipping

Pair length: 3.5 cm. Each earring weighs approximately 1.25 g. The closure is .950 silver ear wires — smooth and comfortable for all-day wear. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if you want a different proportion or adjustment, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. There is no deadline: your silver always has value. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It is a soft stone, so avoid direct impacts and store it separately from other jewelry. With normal care, fire opal earrings last for years.

Q: Why .950 and not .925?
A: Sterling .950 is purer, brighter, and more hypoallergenic. For stones like fire opal that deserve delicate work, .950 is the standard in fine jewelry.

Q: Can I wear them in water?
A: Avoid chlorine and salt water. Shower water is fine, but keep them dry. Perfumes and lotions can dull the silver — apply them before putting on your earrings.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you no longer use — we buy it back in store credit. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll tell you the exact value.

Hand-set fire opal earrings — each pair is one of a kind.