Sterling Silver Fire Opal Earrings — Taxco Pre-Hispanic Motif

The sky's fire captured in opal — pre-Hispanic geometry that travels with you.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Fire opal, sky-blue tone
• Design: Pre-Aztec greek-key motif
• Measurements: 4.3 cm length per pair
• Weight: 5 g per pair
• Closure: Silver ear hooks
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings speak the language of Taxco — geometry from ancient Mesoamerican peoples, engraved in sterling silver and crowned with fire opal. Fire opal is a living stone, with its own light that shifts with each angle. It is not inert decoration: it is a witness to movement, to the person who wears it. Each pair is inlaid by hand, stone by stone, into the polished silver mounting, with granulated details that reinforce visual presence without overwhelming the stone.

Sterling .950 is purer than .925 — less copper, more brilliance, more durable over time. The hallmark you see engraved on the base is proof of authenticity. Hand inlay is not a machine process: each stone is placed, secured, verified. Hours of craft in a 4.3 cm piece. In Taxco, this work is five centuries of tradition — since the Conquest, silver has been the language of local artisans.

Opal is a delicate mineral — it dislikes temperature extremes and chlorinated water. But if you care for it as it deserves, it will accompany you for life. And when you decide it is no longer for you, your silver still holds value up to 70%.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal hand-inlaid, no press machinery
• ✦ Pre-Hispanic greek-key geometry
• ✦ Special occasion design — or for those who collect ancestral art
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 70%

Ideal for

• 💍 Special occasions — weddings, anniversaries, travel
• 👤 Collectors of pre-Hispanic art
• 🎁 Gifts that tell a story

Measurements & Shipping

Length 4.3 cm per pair, standard earring measurement. Earrings ship in a box. 2-3 business days. Made to order: this pair is assembled in Taxco in ~1 week depending on stone availability.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal a real mineral?
A: Yes. It is hydrated silica with iron oxide traces that create those sky-blue and green tones. Its brilliance is natural — it shifts with the light, like fire.

Q: Can I wear these earrings in a pool or at the beach?
A: Opal does not tolerate chlorine well, or sudden temperature changes. Better to keep them dry for special occasions or daily wear without water.

Q: Why does .950 silver cost more than .925?
A: .950 is purer — 95% silver, 5% copper. It is whiter, brighter, and more resistant to oxidation. Perfect for delicate stones like opal.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we give you a price instantly.

Fire opal under the light of Taxco — when you see it worn, you understand why earrings exist.