Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .925

The glow of fire opal, captured in every moment.

Details

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: White fire opal
• Pair measurements: 1.4 cm long × 1.5 cm wide
• Weight: 1.4 g per pair
• Closure: Secure friction post
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings tell a story of luminosity and movement. Each white fire opal captures and reflects natural light, creating a mesmerizing play of color with every turn of the head. The delicate size — just over a Mexican peso — makes them perfect for everyday wear without sacrificing brilliance. Sterling .925 silver cradles the stone with precision, the result of hand-work in Taxco's legendary jewelry workshops.

Hand-setting stones is a craft that demands patience and skill. Each opal is individually seated and secured without mechanical presses — a hallmark of Taxco's five-century tradition of silversmithing. The authenticity of the silver is guaranteed by the .925 hallmark, a seal that certifies metal purity and craftsmanship.

Taxco is the world's recognized center of artisanal silverwork — 500 years of mastery. Every piece from Arte Taxco connects to that living heritage of the Arte Taxco story, where craft is not merely technique, but respect for the metal and the person who wears it.

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ White fire opal set by hand
• ✦ Delicate size: 1.4 × 1.5 cm, comfortable for daily wear
• ✦ Secure friction-post closure
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Meaningful mineral gifts
• 💍 Special occasions and celebrations
• 👤 Anyone who loves light and movement in jewelry

Measurements and Shipping

Each earring measures 1.4 cm long and 1.5 cm wide — about the size of a small coin. The pair weighs 1.4 g. Secure friction-post closure. Ships 2-3 business days to anywhere in Mexico and the United States. For adjustments or questions, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration date. Learn all the details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Fire opal has a hardness of 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale. It is delicate — avoid direct impact and store separately in a dry case. With care, it lasts for years.

Q: How does hand-setting work?
A: The artisan places the stone in its seat and secures it by carefully pressing the metal edges by hand. No machines — only skill and experience from Taxco.

Q: Can I buy just one earring?
A: These are sold as a pair. If you need a replacement earring, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old earrings, heirloom pieces, or broken silver — metal that deserves a second life. We buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with clear photos and approximate weight.

Taxco fire opal earrings — when these are gone, they're gone.