Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

The fire and color of opal, hanging from your ears.

Features

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Measurement: 3.3 cm long per pair
• Weight: 5.7 g (pair)
• Closure: Surgical silver hook
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the magic of fire opal: each stone glows with shades of red, orange, yellow, and green that dance with light. At 3.3 cm, they're generous without being heavy — perfect for everyday elegance or evening sparkle. The .950 silver (purer than .925) surrounds each stone with care, and every setting is entirely hand-made by a Taxco artisan. No machines. No shortcuts.

Hand stone setting is one of the most delicate techniques in artisanal jewelry. The stone must fit its seat perfectly, then it's secured with silver threads that embrace its sides without crushing it. In earrings, this precision is even more critical because constant movement tests the setting. That your opals stay brilliant is the promise of Taxco craftsmanship.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver. In the steep streets of Guerrero, generations of silversmiths have perfected the art of setting stones, soldering invisible threads, and polishing silver until it shines. When you buy earrings from Arte Taxco, you're not just buying jewelry — you're supporting a 500-year tradition that could vanish if no one values it. Learn the story of Arte Taxco.

And if one day you decide these earrings aren't for you anymore, no problem. Our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pair whenever you want, with no expiration and no questions. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 pure silver — more hypoallergenic than .925
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal, unique per pair
• ✦ Hand-set, no machinery
• ✦ 3.3 cm — perfect size for any face
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% store credit, no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Anyone who loves stones with dancing light
• 👤 Meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts
• 🎁 Elegant everyday wear or special nights

Measurements & Shipping

Total length: 3.3 cm (per pair). Surgical silver hook closure, ideal for sensitive ears. Ships across Mexico in 2-3 business days. If you'd like them hand-assembled to your exact measurement, email hola@artetaxco.mx — we'll take ~2 weeks.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in electronic 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 our hand setting protects it. Avoid direct impacts and store it in a case. With care, it will last for years.

Q: What is hand stone setting?
A: Each stone is placed in its seat and secured with silver threads that wrap around it without pressure. It takes hours and is only done this way in Taxco — machines cannot achieve that precision.

Q: Can I adjust the length?
A: Yes. If 3.3 cm isn't exactly right for you, we can hand-assemble a custom pair — email before purchase to coordinate.

Do You Have Old Silver?

Old earrings, inherited pieces, or anything you don't wear — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Each pair is unique — fire opal never repeats.