{"product_id":"aretes-tortuga-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-azul","title":"Turtle Stud Earrings Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver turtles swimming in sky-blue fire — protection and light in your ears.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Sterling Silver with Hallmark — superior purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, sky-blue\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Turtle — symbol of journey and wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePair dimensions: 1.7 cm long × 2 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.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. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eHand-set stone work\u003c\/a\u003e with fire opal is a technique demanding patience — no machinery, each stone fixed uniquely, respecting its fragility and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If these earrings ever no longer speak to you, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ethe Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases your silver up to 35%, no expiration, in store credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Sterling Silver — purity above standard .925\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sky-blue Fire Opal, hand-set in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Turtle design — protection and ancient wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Handcrafted in Taxco, world capital of artisanal silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime Buyback up to 35% — buy risk-free\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Lovers of nature and protective symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Special occasions and gifts with meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of Taxco artisanal jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We repurchase your earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration or paperwork. \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: Is fire opal a fragile stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 silver instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR: Higher purity means brighter shine, less tarnish over time, and higher buyback value. It is the choice of Taxco silversmiths for ceremonial pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What kind of closure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR: Silver hinged post — secure, comfortable, opens and closes smoothly. The gem sits protected inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, heirlooms, or pieces from other makers — we buy them fairly. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with clear photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxco turtles — when they sell out, they are born again in .950 silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51810682470646,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007635","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1791498314858-grlvv_1.jpg?v=1791499064","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/aretes-tortuga-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-azul","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}