Fire Opal Ring Sterling Silver .950 — Made to Order Taxco

The fire of nature, set in the purity of silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with Hallmark 950
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Weight: 2.9 g
• Size: 7 (made to order)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This ring embraces the rarity of Fire Opal — a stone that plays with sunset colors, capable of shifting its fire with the light. Each one is unique, as one-of-a-kind as you are. Sterling .950 is the supreme purity in artisanal jewelry, more noble than .925, and here it holds the Fire Opal with reverence, set millimeter by millimeter by the hands of a Taxco artisan.

In Taxco, stone setting is a craft passed down through generations. There are no industrial presses here: each stone enters its silver cradle with precision, and every adjustment is refined by hand. Fire Opal demands patience — it is a soft, living stone that responds to skin. That is why the setting must be flawless, without pressure that could crack it. That care is what you pay for.

Taxco has been the cradle of Mexican artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is part of that tradition: every piece that leaves here is a promise of craft, of authentic silver, of hands that know their trade. The Fire Opal you see here was chosen, set, and polished in that context — where silver is sacred and stone is respected.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — supreme purity
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal, truly unique stone
• ✦ Hand-set in Taxco
• ✦ Made to order, artisan piece
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Gifts with deep meaning
• 🎁 Occasions that deserve art
• 👤 Those seeking something truly unique

Sizing & Shipping

This piece was created in size 7. Learn how to measure your ring size. Made to order in ~2 weeks. Standard shipping 2-3 business days after completion. To order your specific size: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. When you decide to let this ring go, we buy it back in store credit up to 35%, with no expiration. Your silver never loses value with us. Learn all about our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Fire Opal and why is it so fragile?
A: It is a variety of opal rich in water, famous for its warm color play (fire). It is soft and sensitive to impact and dehydration, which is why it requires careful setting and storage in a humid environment.

Q: Why is it more expensive than .925 rings?
A: Sterling .950 is purer, more noble, and hand-setting Fire Opal requires special mastery. Plus, each stone is unique — no two opals are alike.

Q: Does it come with an authenticity certificate?
A: Yes. Every piece comes with our certificate listing purity, weight, origin, and stone description.

Have Old Silver?

Old silver, heirlooms, or rings you no longer wear — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and description.

Fire Opal set in sterling .950 — when this stone is gone, it is gone.