Sterling Silver Earrings Chichén Itzá Pyramid Fire Opal

The magic of ancient fire hangs from your ears.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Design: Chichén Itzá Pyramid
• Measurements: 3.6 cm long (pair)
• Weight: 10 g
• Closure: Sterling silver posts
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings celebrate Mexico's most iconic symbol: the Chichén Itzá Pyramid, carved in sterling .950 silver with a delicacy that honors ancient craftsmanship. The fire opal — multicolor, dancing with green, blue, and gold flashes — captures light like the flames the Maya once saw shimmer. Each pair is singular: the opal decides its own color pattern, making these earrings genuinely one-of-a-kind.

Hand-set stone inlay is a craft demanding millimeter precision. Our Taxco artisans place each opal individually, ensuring the stone is fixed without hinges or adhesive — pure silver and skill. With .950 hallmark, these earrings meet the highest standards of authenticity: virtually pure silver.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that tradition: every piece we make honors five centuries of mastery that precede our hands. When you wear these earrings, you carry not just jewelry — you carry the heritage of Mexican silver craft.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver — nearly pure
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor — each pair truly unique
• ✦ Hand-set, no glue or machinery
• ✦ Prehispanic pyramid in archaeological detail
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Gifts with cultural and spiritual meaning
• 👤 Those who love Mexico's prehispanic art
• 🎁 Special moments where light takes center stage

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 3.6 cm. Earrings ship as a complete pair. Sterling silver posts with butterfly backs. Ships 2-3 business days. Want a different length? We custom-make to order.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is each fire opal pair different?
A: Fire opal is a natural gemstone — no two are identical. Patterns and colors vary by how the stone captured light over millions of years. Your pair is genuinely unique.

Q: Can I order a different length?
A: Yes. These earrings are made to order. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with your preferred measurement.

Q: Is hand-set inlay secure?
A: Completely. The opal stays fixed without glue — silver holds it mechanically. It's an ancient technique, time-tested.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or damaged silver — we always buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll tell you the price on the spot.

Prehispanic fire earrings — when they sell out, we craft them anew, but each pair is original.