Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Liquid fire in your ears — the opal's rainbow shifts with every turn of light.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Design: Sculptural, organic form
• Pair length: 3.5 cm
• Total weight: 9.8 g
• Closure: Silver post with safety back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Finish: Polished bright

These earrings capture the magic of fire opal — that stone that shifts color with every angle, every light source. No two opals are alike; each one is a map of fire and water, solidified. The hand setting, stone by stone, is what lets the color play without limits. In Taxco, where silversmiths have spent 500 years perfecting this craft, the rule is simple: the stone leads, and the silver follows. Here, the sculptural form embraces the opal without suffocating it.

Sterling .950 silver — purer than .925, confirmed by the hallmark. Each earring is set by hand: the artisan places the stone, adjusts the metal around it, and secures it with precision punches. No machine can replace that touch, that care. Stone setting is an art in itself, especially with opals — delicate stones that demand skilled hands.

Taxco has been the world's center of artisanal silver for 500 years. It's no accident that the finest stone settings in the continent come from its workshops. Living tradition in every piece that now carries your name.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program rebuys these earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver, purer than .925
• ✦ Fire opal multicolor, each pair one-of-a-kind
• ✦ Hand-set stone, one piece at a time
• ✦ Sculptural design from Taxco
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Ideal For

• 🎁 Special occasions and celebrations
• 💍 Collectors of living, unique stones
• 👤 Gifts that tell a story

Measurements & Shipping

Pair of earrings: 3.5 cm total length, sculptural forms. Each opal varies in color pattern. Ships in 2-3 business days. Contact for detailed photos of your specific pair.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Opal is softer than diamond, but with care (avoid impacts and chlorine) it lasts for years. That's why maintenance matters — keep it in its case.

Q: Does each pair have different colors?
A: Yes. Opals are natural gemstones; no two are identical. When you purchase, you'll see the exact colors of your pair.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: Higher purity means fewer allergens. And the brightness of .950 makes the opal's colors pop.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or broken jewelry — we buy it back with no expiration. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Each pair: unique fire and light — Taxco silver on your ears.