Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Mineral fire in your ears: the iridescent glow of Fire Opal in sterling .950 silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Pair length: 2.8 cm
• Weight: 1.4 g per pair
• Closure: Silver hook
• Made-to-order in Taxco
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire Opal plays with light: orange, red, and gold tones shift with the angle and illumination. These .950 silver earrings celebrate it in its simplest form: a delicate teardrop, hand-set in a silver bezel that lets light pass through the stone. At 2.8 cm, they are visible enough to turn heads but discreet enough for daily wear or a special occasion. The hallmark on the silver guarantees authenticity; each pair is assembled in a Taxco workshop.

Sterling .950 is purer than .925: it carries 95% pure silver and only 5% alloy. This makes it ideal for delicate stones like Fire Opal, because the metal absorbs less light and lets the stone's color be the lead. Hand-set stone placement—fitting the stone in its bezel without mechanical press—is work that takes time. You see it in every detail: the bezel edges close with precision, and the stone stays secure without risk of chipping.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of generations who learned to work silver without modern machines, with hand and patience. When you buy a .950 silver Fire Opal earring pair from Taxco, you buy exactly that: craft, light, and tradition.

Buy risk-free. These earrings come back to us whenever you decide, in store credit, no expiration. We buy back up to 35% of their value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 silver, purer than .925
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set in silver bezel
• ✦ Delicate design: 2.8 cm, understated and elegant
• ✦ Made-to-order in Taxco — allow 2-3 weeks
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Special occasions and events
• 💍 Meaningful gifts with mineral story
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco artisanal craft

Measurements & Shipping

Pair length: 2.8 cm (excluding hook). Fire Opal is a sensitive natural stone: each piece varies slightly in tone and pattern. These earrings are assembled made-to-order in Taxco, so shipping is 2-3 weeks. If you need a faster timeline, hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35%, no expiration. Sterling .950 always has value. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Fire Opal color vary between pieces?
A: Yes. Fire Opal is a natural stone, and each specimen has a unique color pattern. That's why these earrings are made-to-order: we select the stone for you.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925?
A: Sterling .950 is purer (95% vs 92.5%) and honors the color of delicate stones like Fire Opal better. The metal doesn't compete with the stone's light.

Q: What is the hallmark?
R: The hallmark is the certificate of authenticity that guarantees silver purity. The Mexican state stamps it on every piece.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, inherited rings, silver you don't use—we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos front and back.

Fire Opal in .950 silver: when light chooses you.