Sterling Silver .950 Earrings with Fire Opal — Taxco

The fire of opal in every turn of your head.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Measurements: 3 cm long (the pair)
• Weight: 5.66 g (the pair)
• Closure: .950 silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each earring is a window into the inner fires of opal: reds, oranges, greens, and purples awakening in the light. In Taxco, the artisan who sets stone by hand uses no press, no machine — he places each opal in its nest of .950 silver with the precision of one who knows a misset stone is a lost stone. These earrings are small, but densely crafted: 3 cm of compact beauty that hangs weightless.

The .950 silver bears the hallmark, a mark of authenticity guaranteeing its superior purity. This higher law than standard .925 is favored in Mexico for delicate stones — the metal is softer, more ductile, and embraces each opal without fracturing. Hand setting is one of the most demanding techniques in jewelry: each stone must sit perfect, neither loose nor tight.

Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. It is no accident that the world's finest setters learn here, among heirs of pre-Hispanic tradition and Europeans who crossed paths in the sixteenth century. The story of Arte Taxco is the story of that continuity — stones and silver, together, always.

Buy risk-free. If ever you decide these earrings are no longer for you, Arte Taxco buys them back in store credit without expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal in each earring
• ✦ Hand-set stone, piece by piece
• ✦ Featherweight: 3 cm of presence without burden
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts that glow with fire
• 💍 Moments when you want to be noticed
• 👤 Those who love stones with soul

Measurements and Shipping

Length 3 cm (the pair, no chain). Sold as a pair of earrings only. Ships 2-3 business days throughout Mexico and the USA. Available now; write us if you need additional information.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in e-wallet, no expiration or requirements. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes fire opal so special?
A: It is a variety of opal that exhibits vivid colors — red, orange, yellow, green — without relying on light play (the iridescence of other opals). Each stone is unique; no two fire opals are identical.

Q: How do I care for fire opal?
A: Opal is sensitive to impact and extreme dryness. Store your earrings in a case when not wearing them, and avoid perfumes, chlorine, and salt water. Clean them with a soft cloth.

Q: Can I wear these earrings every day?
A: They are delicate due to the stone, so they are ideal for special occasions. If you wear them daily, do so carefully and store them when sleeping.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, heirlooms, or silver sitting unused — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will make you an offer.

Fire opal earrings: fire in the small, beauty in every step.