Sterling Fire Opal Earrings — Anchor Wheel Design Taxco .950

The fire opal's glow in a marinero anchor — a pair that sails with style.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with Mexican hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Design: Anchor with carved ship wheel
• Length: 3.6 cm (pair)
• Weight: 4 g
• Closure: Sterling silver earwires
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings blend two maritime symbols in one piece: the anchor, representing stability and hope, and the ship's wheel, evoking control and direction. The multicolor fire opal—with flashes of green, blue, and red—dances in the light, capturing the ocean's own energy. Each stone is hand-set in .950 silver, no machines; the process demands jeweler's precision and hours of work. No two pairs are identical.

.950 sterling is purer than .925, denser, and with a brightness that lasts for years. The Mexican hallmark certifies authenticity. The technique of hand stone setting is not casting: each opal is placed individually, making the setting itself the true craft. In Taxco, where 500 years ago the first silver jewelry shops of the Americas were born, these earrings inherit that legacy of precision.

Buy risk-free: Arte Taxco repurchases your pair whenever you decide, in digital credit with no expiration. Up to 35% buyback. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Unique marinero anchor design
• ✦ Delicate carved ship wheel
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration, up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Meaningful gifts for ocean lovers
• 👤 Those who cherish artisan jewelry
• 🎁 Occasions where natural color shines

Measurements & Shipping

Total pair length: 3.6 cm. .950 silver earwires, hypoallergenic. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US. Contact hola@artetaxco.mx for international shipping options.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your pair whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration, no conditions. Learn all Lifetime Program details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal durable for everyday earrings?
A: Fire opal is softer than cubic zirconia, so it requires care. Avoid chlorine, saltwater, and impacts. With proper care, they last years with moderate daily wear.

Q: What is hand stone setting?
A: Each opal is placed and secured manually in the silver using jeweler's tools. No press or machine — it is craftwork that takes hours per pair.

Q: Do they come as a pair?
A: Yes, two identical earrings ready to wear. The 4 g weight is the total for the pair.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited or unused silver — we repurchase it. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and details.

Fire opal earrings set in .950 Taxco sterling — once sold out, they're gone.