Starfish Pendant Fire Opal Sterling Silver .950

An ocean of colors in the palm of your hand — the magic of fire opal in a Taxco star.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Design: Starfish with granulated finish
• Weight: 3.8 g
• Length: 4 cm
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This starfish is not just an accessory — it's an ocean journey trapped in silver. The fire opal, with its flashes of red, green, and orange, behaves differently under each light, as if guarding the secret of the depths. The granulation bordering each arm is the artisan's signature: tiny silver spheres soldered one by one, an ancient Pre-Hispanic technique still alive in Taxco hands.

Sterling .950 is the purest silver in jewelry — two points above the standard .925. Its hallmark is carved proof of authenticity. The opal was set by hand, a process where each stone is placed individually without press or machine. That's why the colors play without limits.

Taxco has spent 500 years writing Mexico's silver story. Every artisan here inherits a tradition born in the Colonial era, when silver from these mountains traveled the world. Granulation, stone inlay, polishing — these are techniques you can't buy anywhere; they're learned in Guerrero's workshops. This starfish is part of that unbroken chain.

Buy risk-free. When you're ready, we'll buy this piece back — up to 35% in store credit, forever. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 — the highest purity on the market
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal that shifts in light
• ✦ Hand-soldered Pre-Hispanic granulation
• ✦ 4 cm size: visible without being intrusive
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Marine-inspired gifts
• 💍 Special occasions and travel
• 👤 Those who love natural color play

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 4 cm — about the size of your thumbnail, perfect for layering or everyday wear. Sold without chain. You can buy a chain separately or use one you already own. Ships in 2-3 business days. Questions: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy with confidence. We'll buy this pendant back anytime, up to 35% in store credit, forever, no questions. Your silver never loses value to us. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No — pendant only (4 cm). You can purchase a chain separately or use one you already have. Many styles work beautifully.

Q: Why is fire opal so special?
A: Each stone is unique, with its own color blend. Hand-setting requires precision — a poor placement and the stone breaks. Sterling .950 adds purity and material cost.

Q: Is the granulation secure?
A: Completely. Each tiny sphere is soldered to the silver structure. Nothing comes loose.

Have old silver you don't wear?

Old, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll offer store credit.

A starfish that glows differently every day. When it's gone, it's gone.