Sterling Silver 950 Fire Opal Religious Earrings — Taxco

Faith and maritime protection in every step: the Taxco cross and anchor, in burning fire opal.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .950 with hallmark, hypoallergenic
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Red Fire Opal
• Design: Cross over anchor with ship's wheel
• Finish: Polished bright with relief detailing
• Measurements: 3.5 cm long per pair
• Closure: .950 silver hook
• Weight: 4.5 g (pair)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These maritime earrings from Taxco blend two symbols of deep faith: the cross, spiritual center, and the anchor, safe harbor in storms. Fire opal — burning red with golden flashes — captures light like an inner compass. Each piece is assembled and polished in Taxco's workshops, where the silversmith craft remains alive after 500 years of tradition. The stone is inlaid by hand, without press or machinery, so the setting adapts with precision to the unique oval of each opal.

.950 silver is the purest existing in commercial jewelry — five points higher than .925 — making it even whiter, brighter, and completely hypoallergenic. The Taxco .950 hallmark is a mark of authenticity for decades. These earrings carry the purity mark engraved on the anchor: a promise that what you buy is true silver, not a disguised alloy.

Taxco was not born yesterday: the city's silversmithing has roots in pre-Hispanic colonial silver, and in 1534 the first fervor of the Franciscan order arrived. The cross and anchor are iconography of those centuries — maritime faith, protection in travel. Today, each Taxco earring bearing these symbols connects to that history of devotion and craft that survives because people still believe in handmade beauty. The Arte Taxco story is Taxco's own story: 500 years of unbroken silversmithing.

Buy risk-free: if you ever decide not to wear these earrings, Arte Taxco buys them back whenever you wish, in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always holds value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver, the purest in jewelry
• ✦ Red Fire Opal: hand-set, one-of-a-kind piece
• ✦ Religious maritime symbolism (cross and anchor)
• ✦ Handcrafted in Taxco workshops
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration, up to 35%

Ideal For

• 💍 Those who live faith every day
• 👤 Gifts with spiritual meaning
• 🎁 Occasions of devotion and reflection

Measurements & Shipping

3.5 cm long (complete pair). Measured from top stone to hook. Ships 2-3 business days. For custom sizing or variations, email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit with no expiration. Old or inherited silver — we purchase it. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Fire Opal?
A: A variety of opal with red, orange, and golden tones that shines especially when light passes through the stone. It's called "fire" opal for that burning iridescence. It's softer than other gemstones, so it requires care.

Q: What is stone inlay?
A: Hand-setting each stone in its silver cavity without industrial machinery. Each opal settles uniquely, making them slightly different from one another — that's the charm of handcraft.

Q: Is .950 silver better than .925?
A: Yes. .950 silver has greater purity (95% pure silver vs. 92.5%), making it whiter, brighter, and more hypoallergenic. It's the premium choice.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, inherited pieces, or simply jewelry you don't use — we buy it. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you a quote in Arte Taxco store credit.

These earrings are a promise: faith in beauty that endures.