Sun Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Blue Fire Opal

A radiant sun in silver with the blue fire of opal — energy and light to carry with you.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Blue Fire Opal
• Design: Sun with handcrafted silver rays
• Size: 5.2 cm long
• Weight: 2.7 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is a small talisman of energy. The sun — universal symbol of power, renewal, and hope — comes alive in .950 silver with undulating rays that seem to dance around a blue fire opal. Each ray is hand-worked, meaning no two pendants are exactly alike. The size (5.2 cm) is discreet yet noticeable — about the size of a Mexican $5 coin — perfect to wear under clothing or as a statement piece.

Hand-set stone inlay is a craft requiring precision: each opal is set individually in its silver cradle, without press or machine. Blue fire opal is a delicate stone but of unique beauty — its blue tones with red and green flashes create an opalescent effect that shifts in light. In Taxco, this combination of .950 silver (purer than .925) and semi-precious stone is part of the artisanal jewelry tradition that spans 500 years of mastery.

Taxco is the world capital of silver — for five centuries, generations of silversmiths have perfected techniques that other countries have forgotten. This pendant bears witness to that heritage: the Arte Taxco story is the story of Mexican silver crafted with patience, care, and respect for the metal. When you buy a piece from Taxco, you buy time — the time of an artisan creating something that will last generations.

And because we know your silver deserves care, with this pendant you get access to the Lifetime Buyback Program: we buy back your piece whenever you decide, in store credit with no expiration, up to 35%. It's your guarantee that silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver — purer than standard
• ✦ Blue fire opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Handcrafted sun design — symbol of energy and renewal
• ✦ Each piece unique; never exactly the same
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gift with spiritual or emotional meaning
• 💍 Talisman of positive energy
• 👤 Those seeking authentic Taxco artisanal jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 5.2 cm long (about the size of a Mexican $5 coin). Pendant only — chain is not included. You can use a chain you already own or purchase a separate silver chain to match your style. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order available: email hola@artetaxco.mx for custom pieces.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit with no expiration, up to 35%. Fire opal is a delicate stone, but its value in .950 silver endures. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant come with a chain?
A: No. Pendant only, 5.2 cm long. You can use a chain you already own or purchase a separate .925 silver snake chain to complement the design.

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with blue, red, and green iridescent tones. It's more delicate than other stones but of unique beauty. Avoid impact and don't expose it to extreme temperature changes.

Q: How is the opal hand-set?
A: The artisan places the stone in a silver cradle and secures it with small punches — no mechanical tools. Each setting is a manual decision. For more about the technique, read our article on stone inlay craftsmanship.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, damaged pieces — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.

A sun in silver around your neck — handcrafted energy from Taxco, made to last.