{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-lagartija-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco","title":"Lizard Earrings Sterling Silver Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo silver lizards dancing with the blue fire of precious opal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand stone setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Sculpted lizard\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 3.1 cm per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Post and butterfly back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 4.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lizard has symbolized adaptability and flowing movement in Taxco jewelry for generations. These earrings capture that sinuous nature in pure silver, crowned with a blue fire opal that glows like a drop of water caught between hot stones. Each earring is hand-sculpted and polished so light dances across the reptile's contours — a piece that tells stories without words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand stone setting means the artisan cradles each fire opal in silver without a hydraulic press or machinery: precision work, stone by stone. Sterling .925 carries its \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003ehallmark of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e, proof that what shines is real silver, never plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco, Guerrero, has been the birthplace of handcrafted silversmithing for 500 years. Along its narrow streets and in its workshops, the tradition of shaping silver by hand has passed from master to apprentice, creating a living heritage now recognized worldwide. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is part of that continuity: jewelry born from craft, not indifferent machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases these earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue fire opal hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lizard design: symbol of grace and adaptation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Handcrafted in Taxco, silver capital of the world\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35% with no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Special occasions and evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco silverware\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 3.1 cm per earring. Post and butterfly closure, comfortable for everyday wear. This is a pair — two identical pieces. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different size or material? Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is fire opal hand-set into silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR: The artisan creates a small cup in the silver and seats the stone without a mechanical press, one piece at a time. It takes longer, but ensures the gem won't crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the hallmark mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR: It's the proof of authenticity for .925 sterling silver — required by law in Mexico and a guarantee of purity. It's engraved on the earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear these every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR: Yes, sterling .925 is durable. Avoid strong perfumes, chlorine, and direct impacts on the stone. Keep them dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInherited, old, or broken — we buy back silver jewelry. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll give you a valuation with no obligation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese earrings are handmade in Taxco — once they're gone, they never exist in quite the same way again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51775717605622,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000006492","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790891390535-1whsv_1.jpg?v=1790892694","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-de-plata-lagartija-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}