The magic of fire opal on your skin — multicolor, luminous, one of a kind.
Features
- Material: Sterling .950 with Mexican hallmark
- Technique: Hand-set stone in silver
- Stone: Fire opal, multicolor
- Size: 4.2 cm long
- Width: Compact and proportional
- Weight: 4 g
- Chain: Not included — pendant only
- Hallmark: 950
- Origin: Taxco, Mexico
Fire opal is the stone of movement and change. Multicolor by nature, each angle reveals different hues: deep red, fiery orange, solar yellow, with impossible blue flashes. This pendant captures that magic in a compact 4.2-centimeter format — small enough for everyday wear, bold enough to be seen. Sterling .950 is the highest purity worked in jewelry, and here the setting is by hand: every millimeter of the stone was fixed by a Taxco artisan, no press, no machine. That is what makes each pendant unique.
.950 sterling is softer and whiter than .925 — it glows with a different quality. The Mexican hallmark certifies it is authentic. Fire opal is fragile, sensitive to humidity and heat, but that rarity is exactly what makes it special. It is not an industrial stone; it is a stone that lives, that shifts with light, that reacts to who wears it.
Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing for five hundred years. It is not marketing—it is fact. Each year, thousands of artisans in Taxco work silver in ways no machine can replicate—filigree, repousse, hand-setting like in this pendant. When you buy from Arte Taxco, you support that tradition. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that silvercraft.
Buy risk-free. If ever you want to part with the pendant, we buy it back in store credit. Up to 35% (because it has a stone), no expiration. Your silver always has value.
Key Benefits
- ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver — maximum purity
- ✦ Fire opal multicolor with natural light play
- ✦ Hand-set, artisanal from Taxco
- ✦ Compact and elegant: 4.2 cm
- ✦ Buyback no expiration up to 35%
Ideal for
- 🎁 Lovers of rare and luminous stones
- 💍 Meaningful gifts with spiritual resonance
- 👤 Everyday wear with artisanal style
Measurements and Shipping
The pendant is 4.2 cm long — the size of a large coin, slightly wider than a thumb. This price is for the pendant only; chain sold separately. You can wear it on any silver chain (.925 or .950) you already own, or choose one from our catalog. Ships in 2-3 business days. For custom chains or questions, email 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 or conditions. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The pendant is 4.2 cm and sold alone. You can use any chain you own or contact us for compatible suggestions.
Q: Is fire opal durable?
A: Fire opal is more delicate than other stones—sensitive to water, humidity, and temperature shifts. With care and storage in a dry case, it will last for years. Not for diving or contact sports, but fine for careful daily wear.
Q: What does .950 purity mean?
A: It is the highest purity worked in jewelry—95% pure silver, 5% alloy for strength. It is whiter, more expensive, and softer than .925. The official Mexican hallmark certifies it.
Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?
Old, inherited, or damaged silver—we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we will tell you the store credit value.
Artisanal fire opal pendant—when it is gone, it is gone.
