Silver Opal of Fire Pendant - Taxco .950

A fragment of the sea around your neck: the tail of a whale swimming through flames of stone.

Features

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Red Fire Opal
• Design: Whale tail
• Measurements: 2 cm length
• Pendant only: chain not included
• Weight: 1.8 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A pendant that captures the ocean's movement. The whale tail is a symbol of freedom and protection across cultures — and in this .950 silver piece, that meaning shines through red fire opal, with warm tones that shift with every angle of light. The stone setting was done by hand: the artisan placed each stone individually in the silver, no press, no machine. It is a technique demanding precision and patience — calculating exactly the depth and angle so the stone sits secure yet visible.

.950 silver is purer than .925 — it contains 95% pure silver, making it hypoallergenic and with a special brilliance. The hallmark you see engraved is proof of authenticity. In Taxco, for 500 years, every piece carries this mark of origin: it is the signature of an unmatched silversmith tradition. The artisans of Taxco inherited not just techniques; they inherited the promise that each pendant, each ring, each necklace is truly what it claims to be.

This pendant travels with you. Wear it on a silver chain, leather cord, or ribbon — its 2 cm scale lets you experiment. And when you decide you no longer wear it, your silver holds value. Arte Taxco's Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your pendant up to 35% in store credit, no expiration, because silver is a value that never expires.

Key benefits

• ✦ .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark
• ✦ Red Fire Opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Symbol of freedom and ocean protection
• ✦ Versatile: wear on silver chains, leather, or silk
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Ocean and nature lovers
• 💍 Seekers of freedom symbols
• 👤 Collectors of statement pendants

Measurements & shipping

The pendant measures 2 cm in length — roughly the size of a 5 peso coin when worn. Pendant only; chain sold separately. Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico. Questions about size or style? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The pendant is sold alone at 2 cm length. You choose the chain — silver, leather, silk — whatever suits you.

Q: What is hand-set stone inlay?
A: Each stone is placed individually in the silver without machines. The artisan reads each opal's shape and adapts the setting. That is why every piece is unique.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925 silver?
A: .950 is purer (95% silver vs. 92.5%), making it hypoallergenic with a deeper lustre. It is our signature for special design pendants.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pendants gathering dust — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Red Fire Opal whale tail in .950 silver — one of a kind, when it's gone, it's gone.