{"product_id":"aretes-plata-opalo-de-fuego-multicolor-taxco-941","title":"Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFire and light with every move — multicolor opal whispers color without shouting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Multicolor Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePair size: 1.5 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.23 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Post with screw back\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings are pure movement: each fire opal plays with light as if it holds the spirit of a volcano. They're not static stones — they're living crystals that shift color as you move. Just 1.5 cm long, but with the presence of something far more ancient. The setting is hand-placed, meaning each stone was positioned with goldsmith precision, no machines to risk its fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling silver .925 with authentic hallmark. Fire opal is a delicate stone, pure hydrated silica — which is why these earrings demand special care, and why they're worth far more than ordinary jewelry. In Taxco, the artisans who hand-set opal are few; it's a craft that takes years to learn. Every piece from their hands is unique because the punch's movement is never exact twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco, the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years, is where this tradition lives. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is woven into every earring that leaves the local workshops. It's not just silver — it's the language of a craft that survived five centuries because it knows something machines will never learn: how to make light dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e. Whenever you decide, we buy back your pair up to 35% in store credit, no expiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Multicolor Fire Opal — plays with light\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set, each stone placed with precision\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lightweight and comfortable for daily or special wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Anyone who loves stones that shift color with light\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Gift for her — pure mineral art\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Occasions where you want brilliance without noise\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair length: 1.5 cm. Delicate earrings perfect for those who prefer subtle jewelry with presence. Screw-back posts for security. Ships 2-3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A silicate mineral with water trapped in its structure. It shines in reds, oranges, and yellows because it refracts light through microscopic layers. It's more fragile than quartz, so it needs special care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I swim with these earrings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: We don't recommend exposure to chlorine or saltwater. Opal can lose moisture with extreme temperature changes, and chlorine damages silver. Remove them before swimming or showering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does hand-setting work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The jeweler places the stone in its setting, then uses a punch to carefully fold the metal around it without forcing. It takes hours per pair. That's why no two hand-set earrings are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos of front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique fire opal earrings — when the stone is gone, the magic goes with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51765275164918,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007204","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790717228758-dujj2_1.jpg?v=1790717615","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-plata-opalo-de-fuego-multicolor-taxco-941","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}