Mineral fire on your chest — fire opal set by hand in Taxco silver.
Characteristics
- Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
- Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
- Stone: Natural fire opal
- Color: Red-orange with fire flashes
- Dimensions: 4.3 cm long × approx. 1.8 cm wide
- Weight: 2.8 g
- Includes: Pendant only (chain sold separately)
- Finish: Polished mirror
- Origin: Handmade in Taxco, Mexico
Fire opal is a rare stone that captures the energy of sunset — intense reds, warm oranges, yellow flashes that seem alive in light. This 4.3 cm pendant is just the right size: visible without being showy, small enough to layer with any outfit. The .950 silver cradles the stone in a hand-set bezel that honors every hue of the mineral.
Stone setting in Taxco is a craft that merges precision with patience. Every fire opal is unique — no two patterns repeat. The artisan measures, adjusts, and fits the stone without a press, ensuring the fire stays exposed to maximum light. The authenticity of your silver is guaranteed by the .950 hallmark.
Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for over 500 years. The story of Arte Taxco is that tradition brought to now: natural stones, handcraft techniques, sterling silver. This pendant is small but complete — an object that will last generations.
Key Benefits
- ✦ Natural fire opal with unique color play
- ✦ Hand-set in .950 sterling silver
- ✦ 4.3 cm — perfect for daily wear or special occasions
- ✦ No chain — choose yours and make it yours
- ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration
Perfect For
- 🎁 Gifts that leave a mark
- 💍 Lovers of minerals and their stories
- 👤 Daily wear with a touch of rarity
Dimensions & Shipping
Pendant length: 4.3 cm (about the height of a coin on your chest). This price is for the pendant alone — chain is separate. Choose the length and material of chain you prefer and make it completely yours. Ships 2-3 business days.
Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters
Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35%, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The pendant comes alone so you can personalize it with the chain you love most — length, material, style. The price you see is for the opal and its setting alone.
Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Fire opal is delicate compared to diamond or sapphire. Avoid hard impacts and don't soak it in chlorinated water. With basic care it will last years.
Q: How do I know it's real opal?
A: Your pendant comes with a certificate of authenticity and the .950 hallmark on the silver. Fire opal is verified by its unique structure — every stone is different, no two alike.
Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?
Old silver, inherited pieces, or simply styles that moved on — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and the hallmark. We quote instantly.
A fire opal is a one-of-a-kind object — when this one is gone, it's gone. Handmade in Taxco with .950 silver and natural stone.
