Silver Cross Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The Taxco cross that carries your faith close to your heart.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone setting
• Stone: Blue fire opal
• Dimensions: 5.5 cm long (chain not included)
• Weight: 1.4 g
• Design: Classic religious cross
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This sterling silver .950 cross is a pendant that speaks of faith without words. The blue fire opal, set by hand one stone at a time, captures light in a way that feels spiritual — each shade of blue shifts with the angle, as if holding a secret. At 5.5 centimeters long, it's subtle yet powerful around the neck — large enough to be seen, delicate enough to wear every day under or over your clothes.

The cross is crafted in .950 silver, the highest purity that Taxco's master silversmiths have worked historically. The .950 is softer than .925, allowing artisans to achieve that hand-set precision — each stone placed without machine, breathing with the metal. The hallmark 950 certifies it. This is the finish of inherited pieces, the ones that travel generation to generation.

Taxco has been the world capital of religious silver for five centuries. Taxco crosses are not mere ornaments — they are talismans with craft. The tradition of setting opal in a cross comes from times when stone color carried meaning: blue, for protection. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that tradition carried forward today, intact, to your jewelry box.

This pendant ships without a chain — because we know each person has their own, or wants to choose one. The cross is the artwork; the chain, your personal choice. When we buy it back (you decide when), we offer up to 35% in store credit with no expiration, because .950 silver always holds value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver — master silversmith purity
• ✦ Blue fire opal hand-set by artisan
• ✦ Symbol of faith and protection from Taxco
• ✦ No chain: personalize your style
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Spiritual and faith gifts
• 💍 Anyone seeking protection and meaning
• 👤 Everyday wear under any style

Measurements and shipping

Total pendant length: 5.5 cm (from top to bottom). Chain not included — the price is for the pendant only. Add your own chain to match your style. Ships in 2-3 business days within Mexico; international inquire. One-of-a-kind piece, made to order.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy with confidence. We buy back your cross whenever you choose, up to 35% in digital store credit with no expiration. No rush, no deadline — your faith and your silver are always valued. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does this include a chain?
A: No. The pendant ships alone (5.5 cm long). You choose the chain that speaks to you.

Q: What does hand-set mean?
A: Each stone is placed individually in the silver without machinery. The silversmith feels the exact pressure — that's why it won't crack or slip.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It's more delicate than other stones. Avoid direct blows and store carefully. With care, it lasts a lifetime.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and approximate weight. No guilt, no pressure.

The Taxco cross carries 500 years of faith in the craft. This one is yours.