A tiny sailboat carrying the colors of fire opal across your journey.
Characteristics
- Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
- Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
- Stone: Multicolor fire opal
- Design: Sailboat with defined sails and hull
- Weight: 2.9 g
- Length: 4.1 cm
- Chain not included (pendant only)
- Origin: Taxco, Mexico
This pendant captures the spirit of voyage in miniature form. The sailboat—an ancient symbol of freedom and adventure—comes to life in .950 silver with an inlay of fire opal whose reds, greens, and golds dance with every movement. At 4.1 cm long, it is visible enough to be noticed yet compact enough to carry always—a jewel that tells stories of water, horizon, and desire.
Each piece is cast in Taxco and its fire opal is hand-set, stone by stone. No two sailboat pendants are identical: the opal's color pattern varies naturally, making your piece unique. The .950 silver with its hallmark guarantees authenticity and durability—noble metal that improves with wear, developing patina that reflects your story.
For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver craftsmanship. Every technique we use—from casting to hand-setting—comes from generations of master silversmiths. Your sailboat is not merely jewelry: it is part of that living tradition, the Arte Taxco story, still sailing forward.
Buy risk-free. If ever you decide it is no longer for you, Arte Taxco buys back your pendant—up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.
Key Benefits
- ✦ .950 sterling silver—pure, noble, enduring
- ✦ Multicolor fire opal with natural hues
- ✦ Hand-set by Taxco artisans
- ✦ Perfect size for layering and travel (4.1 cm)
- ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%
Ideal For
- 🎁 Meaningful gifts for seekers and wanderers
- 💍 Opal lovers drawn to natural fire and color
- 👤 Collectors of unique Taxco pendant charms
Measurements and Shipping
Length: 4.1 cm (excluding bail). Sold as pendant only—chain sold separately. Choose a .925 silver chain of 45, 50, or 60 cm from the store. Ships in 2-3 business days.
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. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, pendant only. You can purchase a separate .925 silver chain in 45, 50, or 60 cm lengths from the store.
Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes, it is authentic fire opal. Each stone has unique natural colors. If you have concerns about the stone, email us before purchase.
Q: What is hand-set stone inlay?
A: A Taxco technique where the stone is manually secured into silver using bezels, without machinery. Each setting is individual, giving the piece more character.
Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?
Old pendants, chains, heirloom silver—we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and details.
A silver sailboat that journeys with you—crafted in Taxco to last generations.
