Turtle Stud Earrings Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal

Silver turtles swimming in sky-blue fire — protection and light in your ears.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with Hallmark — superior purity
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, sky-blue
• Design: Turtle — symbol of journey and wisdom
• Pair dimensions: 1.7 cm long × 2 cm wide
• Weight: 5 g per pair
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These miniature turtles are born from a Taxco artisan's mold — each limb and shell sculpted in dimension, each detail intentional. The fire opal, sky-blue with flickers of green fire deep inside, is hand-set stone by stone into the shell. It is slow craft: each opal requires the silversmith to adjust the seat, verify that pressure is even, that light enters the way it should. The result is a pair that shifts with every angle, as if the turtle swims through luminous waters.

.950 silver is purer than standard .925 — it contains 95% genuine silver versus 92.5%. This means whiter metal, brighter shine, and solidity that endures. Marked with the Taxco hallmark (official government assay), each piece is a guarantee of authenticity. Hand-set stone work with fire opal is a technique demanding patience — no machinery, each stone fixed uniquely, respecting its fragility and light.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is rooted in that tradition: silversmiths who inherit knowledge generation to generation, who understand silver as a living material. Turtles like these are not manufactured — they are frozen in time, in silver.

Buy risk-free. If these earrings ever no longer speak to you, the Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your silver up to 35%, no expiration, in store credit.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 Sterling Silver — purity above standard .925
• ✦ Sky-blue Fire Opal, hand-set in silver
• ✦ Turtle design — protection and ancient wisdom
• ✦ Handcrafted in Taxco, world capital of artisanal silver
• ✦ Lifetime Buyback up to 35% — buy risk-free

Perfect For

• 🎁 Lovers of nature and protective symbolism
• 💍 Special occasions and gifts with meaning
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco artisanal jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

The pair measures 1.7 cm long by 2 cm wide — the size of a small teardrop, perfect for elegant understatement. Hinged post closure in silver. Ships 2–3 business days throughout Mexico and the U.S. Made to order: your pair is crafted when you purchase, guaranteeing a fresh, perfect piece.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal a fragile stone?
R: Fire opal is more delicate than quartz or cubic zirconia — it needs care (no chlorine, no sudden temperature shifts). With normal wear and protected storage, it lasts years. If the stone is ever damaged, we can re-set it.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
R: Higher purity means brighter shine, less tarnish over time, and higher buyback value. It is the choice of Taxco silversmiths for ceremonial pieces.

Q: What kind of closure?
R: Silver hinged post — secure, comfortable, opens and closes smoothly. The gem sits protected inside.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces from other makers — we buy them fairly. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with clear photos.

Taxco turtles — when they sell out, they are born again in .950 silver.