Blue Fire Opal Whale Tail Earrings Sterling Silver 950 — Taxco

The blue fire of opal, suspended in pure Taxco silver.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic sterling silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Stone inlay / hand-set
• Stone: Fire Opal, blue tone
• Measurements: 3.1 cm long × 2 cm wide (the pair)
• Weight: 4.6 g
• Closure: .950 silver hooks
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These whale tail earrings capture the hypnotic shimmer of fire opal in its deepest blue. Each stone was hand-set in sterling .950 silver — the noblest purity in fine jewelry. The size (3.1 cm long) is perfectly calibrated: visible enough to make a statement, subtle enough for everyday elegance. For anyone who loves luxury without pretense.

Fire opal is a living stone — each one glows differently, with unique light patterns. The sterling .950 from Taxco, backed by certificate of authenticity, guarantees what you wear is real. The hand-set inlay of each stone is the signature of Taxco craftsmanship: hours of precision, no machinery, no shortcuts.

For over 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver work. Every piece from its workshops carries that heritage — it is not just jewelry, it is continuity of a craft that endures. The Arte Taxco story is the story of silversmithing made with respect and patience.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide these earrings are no longer for you, our Lifetime Buyback Program will repurchase them at up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark — hypoallergenic
• ✦ Fire opal hand-set in blue tone
• ✦ Visible size (3.1 cm): noticed but not overwhelming
• ✦ Individual stone setting — no two pairs alike
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Ideal for

• 🎁 Special occasion or formal dinner
• 💍 Meaningful gift with intent
• 👤 Those who collect unique stones

Measurements & Shipping

Pair size: 3.1 cm long × 2 cm wide. Secure, comfortable .950 silver hooks for all-day wear. Ships in 2–3 business days anywhere in Mexico or the US.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back these earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration or strings attached. Learn about our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It is softer than other gemstones (6–6.5 Mohs hardness). Avoid direct impacts, perfumes, chlorine, and salt water. With care, it will last decades.

Q: Why .950 sterling instead of .925?
A: It is fine jewelry purity — 95% pure silver. More hypoallergenic, more durable, more valuable. Taxco is renowned for working in .950.

Q: How is it hand-set?
A: The artisan holds each stone and secures it manually in the silver, without machinery. Every setting is unique — it is the mark of true craft.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or designs from elsewhere — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and approximate weight.

Fire opal earrings in sterling .950 silver — blue light in your ears, made in Taxco.