Fire Opal Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .950

The fire of opal, suspended in pure Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark — superior purity
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire opal, multicolor
• Design: Two polished silver spheres + central pendant
• Size: 5.1 cm long
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Weight: 7.3 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a hymn to the mineral beauty of fire opal — that volcanic glass that plays with red, green, and blue reflections in every shift of light. Every stone is unique, with its own color map. Hand-set in .950 silver, the purest grade worked in Taxco, the pendant measures 5.1 cm — the perfect size to wear without overwhelming. Two polished silver spheres flank the stone like guardians of color, giving it visual weight and understated elegance.

The .950 silver with its hallmark engraved is a guarantee of authenticity — superior even to standard .925. Every Arte Taxco piece is set in Taxco, where for 500 years silversmiths have mastered the art of hand-setting stone without machinery. It is the craft that Aztec artisans passed down from obsidian work: the precision of hands guided by generations.

Taxco is the heart of Mexico's artisan silver heritage. When you buy from Arte Taxco, you're not just wearing a beautiful stone — you're wearing 500 years of tradition, crafted by hands that know the stone is not a prisoner of silver, but its companion. Fire opal tells stories of light; Taxco silver tells stories of craft.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — the highest purity from Taxco
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal, hand-set
• ✦ Perfect size: 5.1 cm for any body
• ✦ Pendant only — pair with any chain you own
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with a story
• 💍 Anyone who loves unique, shifting stones
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco silverwork

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 5.1 cm long. Sold without chain — use any chain you own or choose one from our collection. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and USA.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The pendant is sold alone so you can pair it with any chain you prefer. If you need help choosing length or thickness, email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A silicon oxide with multicolor red, green, and blue play-of-color. Each piece is unique in its patterns. It is delicate and requires care with humidity and light.

Q: How is opal hand-set?
A: The Taxco silversmith wraps the stone in silver, adjusting each pressure so the stone is secure without fracturing. It is a skill that takes years to master.

Do You Have Old Silver?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and serial number if you have one.

Every fire opal is different — when this one is gone, there's no other like it.