Dolphin Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal — Taxco

The freedom of the dolphin, captured in pure silver — a symbol that floats between the ocean and the spirit.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark — maximum purity
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, blue tone
• Design: Leaping dolphin — symbol of freedom and joy
• Finish: Polished and detailed
• Weight: 5.4 g
• Measurements: 5.4 cm long × variable width
• Included: Pendant only — chain sold separately
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the dolphin's leap in a single bound: the .950 silver offers an exceptional purity, rarely seen in commercial jewelry. The Fire Opal hand-set into the dolphin's spine and body radiates that hypnotic blue that seems to dance in the light — each stone placed individually, without press or machinery. It is the work of the Taxco silversmith in its purest form: decision, patience, craft.

The hand-setting of the opal is what transforms this piece. Taxco is famous for casting and filigree, but the setting is where the artisan negotiates with the stone — deciding how light falls, how much silver holds it, whether movement is visible in the finish. This piece answers to that dialogue. Sterling .950 is more malleable, more noble than .925 — you see it in the softness of the lines.

Dolphins swim in all the seas where 500 years of Taxco silversmithing have sailed. Since the colonial era, Taxco has been the gateway of American silver to the world — first as a quarry, then as craft, now as symbol. Wearing a pendant from Taxco is to carry that continuity with you. The Arte Taxco story is the story of this technique, of these artisans who teach the next generation.

Buy risk-free. Your pendant is worth something, always. When another piece calls to you, we buy this one back in store credit with no expiration.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — maximum purity, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Blue Fire Opal hand-set, one-of-a-kind
• ✦ Symbol of freedom and movement
• ✦ Unisex piece — for those who love nature
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration — your silver always has value

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with story and meaning
• 💍 Those who connect with the ocean and wildlife
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco artisanal craft

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 5.4 cm — the size of a large coin, perfect as a central pendant or charm on a delicate chain. Sold as pendant only; chain purchased separately — choose your favorite style in store. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom or personalization: write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

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. It's our commitment to jewelry with soul. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No — the price is for the pendant alone. You can purchase a chain separately in silver or any style you prefer. This lets you customize the total length of your necklace.

Q: What's the difference between .950 and .925 silver?
A: .950 is purer (95% silver vs 92.5%). It's softer, more noble, and ages with greater elegance. Taxco uses it for collector pieces.

Q: How do I care for Fire Opal?
A: It's delicate — avoid impacts, perfume, chlorine, and saltwater. Store in a dry case. Clean only with soft microfiber cloth. Opals should not be submerged for long periods because they contain water.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited silver, broken pieces, or jewelry that simply doesn't call to you anymore — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with approximate weight and we'll give you a quote.

Taxco dolphin — symbol and silver that swims free.