Sterling Silver .950 Ring with Multicolor Fire Opal

Every shade of fire captured in a single stone, on your hand.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Weight: 4.9 g
• Size: 11 (made-to-order available)
• Finish: Mirror polished
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire opal is the stone of transformation and change. This piece captures the warm tones of orange, red, and yellow that give this gem its name, with green and blue flashes that appear in different light. Each ring is unique because each opal is — you won't find two fire opals exactly the same. Sterling .950 (ninety-five percent pure) is more malleable than .925, allowing a more delicate setting around the stone.

Hand stone setting is the heart of the craft: without presses or machinery, a Taxco artisan places and secures each stone individually, adapting to its shape and size. In Taxco, this technique has been refined over five centuries. Fire opal, due to its composition, demands patience: the metal is bent around it slowly, without hammer blows that could crack it. It is a dialogue between silver and stone.

Taxco is synonymous with artisanal silverwork worldwide. For five hundred years, artisans in this city have mastered the craft, passing knowledge from generation to generation. When you wear a ring from Arte Taxco, you carry that tradition with you. Fire opal, a symbol of rarity and magic, finds in Taxco the perfect setting: a place where magic is craft.

Buy risk-free. Our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your ring whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 highest purity silver
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal hand-set
• ✦ Unique piece: each opal is different
• ✦ Handcrafted in Taxco
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Occasions that deserve color
• 💍 Those who love stones with history
• 👤 Gifts that make a difference

Sizes and Shipping

Size in stock: 11. See how to measure your ring size. Ships in 2-3 business days. Need a different size? We craft custom in ~2 weeks: write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with a translucent body and warm colors (orange, red, yellow) combined with iridescent flashes. It's a relatively delicate stone, perfect for rings that don't take constant impacts.

Q: Why does a fire opal ring cost more?
A: The stone is rare and expensive; hand setting requires hours of specialized work. Sterling .950 is also purer — and costlier — than .925.

Q: Can I wash my ring?
A: Yes, with warm water and mild soap. Avoid chlorine, perfumes, and saltwater. Dry well with a soft cloth. Don't soak it.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited, old, or just forgotten in a drawer — we'll buy it. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with clear photos (front and purity hallmark).

Multicolor stone, one-of-a-kind size. When it's gone, it's gone.