Fire Opal Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .950

Three windows of mineral fire in pure Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal
• Length: 4.4 cm
• Width: Approximately 2 cm
• Weight: 2.6 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Finish: Satin polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Available: Made to order

This pendant is a statement in geometry and mineral fire. Three planes of fire opal — that volcanic glass with its red and orange flashes — are suspended in frames of pure silver, separated by satin bands that frame each stone. The size is generous without being ostentatious: about the width of a thumb, which makes it versatile for both short chains and chokers. The three-compartment construction demands precision in the setting: each stone is placed by hand, one by one.

Sterling .950 — purer still than .925 — breathes with that deep glow only near-pure silver achieves. It carries the hallmark of the workshop, a centuries-old guarantee of authenticity backing the silversmith tradition of Taxco. The hand-set inlay technique is the soul of this piece: no machine can decide how each stone fits into its silver frame. The Taxco setter measures, adjusts, strikes with watchmaker precision. If something doesn't fit, the stone comes out and is retried. That's why each pendant takes hours to craft.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. This pendant is a direct heir to that legacy: a Mexican volcanic stone, set in Mexican silver, by hands that learned the craft from generations before them. The Arte Taxco story began in those Guerrero mountains where silver has always been more than metal — it was culture, livelihood, identity.

Buy risk-free with our Lifetime Buyback Program. When you decide to sell this pendant, we buy it back in store credit up to 35%, with no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Architectural design in three compartments
• ✦ Versatile size (4.4 cm) for different chain lengths
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Meaningful mineral gifts
• 💍 Special and formal occasions
• 👤 Those who love Taxco's artisanal craft

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.4 cm long and approximately 2 cm wide. Sold as pendant only — chain purchased separately. Choose your favorite silver chain from our catalog. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom or personalization available: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. Chains are sold separately in our silver chain collection. Ask us about available lengths and thicknesses.

Q: What is Fire Opal?
A: A volcanic glass with red-to-orange flashes, different from white opal. Its colors shift in the light — it's a living mineral. Not a certified gemstone, but unique in every piece.

Q: Can I choose the chain length?
A: Yes. Send us a message with your preferred length (choker 35 cm, standard 45 cm, long 60 cm) and we'll assemble it together before shipping.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited silver, damaged pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote instantly.

Mineral fire in pure silver — once it's gone, it's gone.