{"product_id":"cruz-dije-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-azul-taxco","title":"Sterling Cross Pendant .950 with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaith in pure silver: a Taxco cross with luminous blue fire opal, delicate and radiant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Sterling Silver with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Religious cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePendant length: 5.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Mirror polish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cross that glows with the deep blue of fire opal — the stone of illusion and transformation. In .950 sterling, the purest silver worked by Taxco's master silversmiths, each opal is placed by hand into its bezel. At 5.1 cm long, it's perfectly scaled to be seen without overwhelming — the right size for someone who wants presence, not noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-set craftsmanship is what separates true jewelry from mass production: each stone is secured individually, the silver shaped to the opal's natural contours. No industrial press here — just the time and skill of an artisan's hands. .950 is the silver of masters, softer than .925 but more durable than you'd think, because the technique backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of handcrafted silverwork. Crosses run deep in the silver tradition of Guerrero — heritage of faith and mastery. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e begins with that obsession for pure silver and true form. This cross carries it in every curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free: whenever you're ready to let your silver move on, we buy it back. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e — store credit, no expiration, up to 35%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Sterling Silver — Taxco's purest\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue Fire Opal hand-set into the cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Religious symbol in authentic silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Perfectly scaled: 5.1 cm, bold but balanced\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; Religious gifts with real authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Anyone seeking true sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Faith worn as genuine jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePendant length: 5.1 cm. Sold as pendant only — bring your own chain or request one in silver at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if you need modifications, ask about timing at the same email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your cross whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No — pendant only. You can use your own chain or ask us for a sterling one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes hand-set stones different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Each opal is placed individually without a press — the silver shapes itself to the stone's natural contour, ensuring it stays secure and catches light from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is .950 more fragile than .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Both are true silver. .950 is softer but purer; with solid hand-setting technique, it lasts as long or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You're Not Wearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or broken pendants — we buy them back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure silver cross, Taxco faith — when the blue light of opal finds your chest, everything shifts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51546489782518,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005367","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005367_1.jpg?v=1787673818","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxco.mx\/en\/products\/cruz-dije-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-azul-taxco","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}