Fire Opal Sterling Silver .950 Pendant — Taxco Handmade

A silver face that breathes fire: the magic of fire opal in 4 centimeters.

Features

• Material: Authentic sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Natural Fire Opal — red, green, and gold flashes
• Design: Sculptural cast face, hand-polished
• Measurements: 4 cm long × variable width
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only
• Weight: 4.5 g
• Origin: Made to order in Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a small portal to the mystery of fire opal. Each piece carries the natural veins of the stone — those flashes of red, green, and gold that seem like fire trapped in mineral. The silver .950 face (maximum purity) holds the stone set by hand, without press: every point of contact is the artisan's choice. It is not costume jewelry; it is living silver, and every opal that arrives is unique. That is why nothing repeats.

Sterling .950 is the choice of Taxco goldsmiths who make no compromises. With the hallmark engraved, it is your guarantee of authenticity. The stone inlay technique demands precision: perforate, measure, seat the stone so it does not migrate. A lesson in patience that the platero craft of Taxco has practiced for 500 years — since the conquistadors arrived seeking silver, and local artisans transformed that mineral into art that travels the world.

This pendant is born to order — if you want it in another size or with a different opal, we make it. It takes ~2 weeks of work. It is not rush; it is respect for the stone and the mineral. When you arrive wearing it, someone will ask you where you found it. The answer is Taxco.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950: maximum purity, authenticity guarantee
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set stone
• ✦ Made to order in ~2 weeks
• ✦ Unique design: sculptural face from Taxco
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with story and meaning
• 💍 Anyone seeking maximum-purity silver
• 👤 Special occasions — wedding, birth, milestone

Measurements & Shipping

Important: Pendant ONLY — chain sold separately. Length is 4 cm — about the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin but with real presence. If you want to wear it on a chain, we recommend a 45–50 cm link so it hangs at the center of your chest. Ships 2–3 business days anywhere in Mexico. hola@artetaxco.mx if you have questions about sizing or want a different size.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35%, with no expiration. Your silver always matters. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only. Chain sold separately. We recommend a sterling link 45–50 cm long.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes. Each opal has its own flashes and veins. Colors (red, green, gold) vary by stone; no two are the same.

Q: Can I order it in a different size?
A: Yes, it is made to order. Write us with your ideal size — ~2 weeks of work. hola@artetaxco.mx

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you do not use — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will quote you.

Made-to-order piece. When the opal runs out, it runs out.