Fire Opal Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco Handmade .950

A multicolor glimmer that dances with every movement — fire opal in pure Taxco silver.

Specifications

• Material: Sterling .950 with Hallmark
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor
• Technique: Combined (casting + hand-set)
• Design: Organic form with pre-Hispanic wings
• Finish: Granulated on sides, polished on front
• Weight: 8.2 g
• Measurements: 5.4 cm long
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Made to order or in stock

This pendant breathes movement. Fire opal — with its play of colors shifting from red to orange, green, and blue as light catches it — is the most alive stone in existence, and here it rests in nearly pure silver, set by hand in Taxco. The form is ancestral: wings that echo pre-Hispanic divinities, cast in volume and finished with granulated textures that trap light. Every angle reveals a different tone of the stone.

Sterling .950 is even purer than .925 — barely any alloy, so it shines with near-white intensity and is hypoallergenic. The setting is by hand: the stone is fixed without a press, meaning each pendant has been touched directly by the artisan. That takes patience and craft that cannot be rushed.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. In its cobblestone streets, generations of silver-working families master techniques that other countries have long forgotten. This pendant is born from that tradition: it is not manufactured, it is an act of craft. The Arte Taxco story begins with that promise.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide you no longer wear it, we buy back your pendant in store credit — up to 35% of its original value, no expiration. Your silver always holds worth. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — nearly pure, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor: each piece unique in its color play
• ✦ Hand-set stone — no machinery, each stone placed individually
• ✦ Pre-Hispanic inspired design — ancestral wings and textures
• ✦ Buyback no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love living, color-shifting stones
• 💍 Gifts with spiritual or ancestral meaning
• 👤 Special moments where movement matters

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 5.4 cm (just over a dime). Pendant only — chain not included. Pair it with a silver chain of your choice. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom sizing: if you prefer another size or variation, write to hola@artetaxco.mx — approximately 2 weeks.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy worry-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Simply present your certificate of authenticity and you're done. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. You receive the pendant only, 5.4 cm long. You can add a sterling silver chain of your choice and preferred length.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with inner fire — its colors shift with the angle of light. It is the most alive of stones; it requires gentle care.

Q: Is the technique filigree?
A: No, it is combined: the form is created by casting in a mold, then the stone is hand-set, with granulated textures added to the sides. This blends precision and craft.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited, vintage, broken — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will make you an offer. Your silver is never waste: it is heritage that can hold value again.

The fire of opal, in your hands — no chain to distract it.