Fire Opal Ring in Sterling Silver .950 — Taxco

When fire becomes stone: fire opal in your hand.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark — maximum purity
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal — flashes of green, gold, purple and red
• Design: Five-petal floral with dimension
• Weight: 5.8 g
• Size: 8 (made to order available)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This five-petal ring awakens in the hand with every movement. Fire opal — the legendary stone of Prehispanic peoples — shines with tones that seem to dance between forest green, sunset gold, and twilight purple. Each facet reflects light in its own way. There are no two opals alike. This is the piece for those who seek more than beauty: a conversation with mineral mystery.

Taxco sterling .950 wraps each stone with the precision of a master goldsmith. Hand-set engagement means each silver prong holds the opal without press or machinery, allowing it to breathe. The certificate of authenticity guarantees both metal and stone. In Taxco, for five centuries, silver has found the way to make the ephemeral permanent.

Taxco, Guerrero, is where artisanal silver was born in the Americas. In 1534, when Spaniards discovered silver in the sierra, they did not know they were starting a dynasty. Today, the Arte Taxco story continues that tradition: every five-petal ring, every hand-set mounting, is an act of continuity. The opal is ancient — the Aztecs called it the stone of fire. Taxco silver honors that legacy.

Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your ring whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your investment in beauty does not expire.

Key benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — maximum purity
• ✦ Fire Opal with unique flashes in each stone
• ✦ Hand-set without machinery
• ✦ Made to order in Taxco
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect for

• 💍 Lovers of color and mineral mystery
• 👤 Gifts that speak of Prehispanic heritage
• 🎁 Occasions that deserve the irreplaceable

Sizes and shipping

This ring ships in size 8. See how to measure your ring size. Standard shipping 2–3 business days. Need a different size? Custom sizing in ~2 weeks — email hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your ring whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A stone whose internal structure reflects light in bands of green, gold, red, and purple. It was sacred in Mesoamerica. Every fire opal has a unique pattern — no two are alike.

Q: Why .950 sterling and not .925?
A: .950 is 95% pure silver versus 92.5% in .925. Taxco is famous for its .950 — greater brightness and durability for delicate stones like opal.

Q: How do I care for fire opal?
A: It is sensitive to heat and humidity. Avoid water, perfumes, and direct sunlight. Store in a closed case. Clean only with a dry microfiber cloth.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry from elsewhere — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we will contact you.

A unique fire opal ring — beauty that does not repeat itself.