Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

The fire of opal in every light.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire opal, multicolor
• Measurements: 2.9 cm long per pair
• Weight: 1.23 g (pair)
• Closure: Fish hook
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the magic of fire opal: with every turn of your head, flashes of green, blue, and amber dance across your face. The hand-set technique ensures each stone is fixed with precision, highlighting the mineral's play of color. At 2.9 cm long, they're visible enough to be a focal point without overwhelming your look. Perfect for those who seek versatility with character.

Crafted in .950 sterling silver — an even finer purity than .925 — these earrings bear the official hallmark as proof of authenticity. The hand-set stone inlay technique you see here is Taxco craftsmanship: each stone is placed in its setting with manual tools, no machinery. These are pieces born from patience.

Taxco, the world's artisanal silver capital for 500 years, continues to produce earrings like these: small, but infinite in detail. The silversmithing tradition here is not marketing — it's the legacy of generations who chose the excellence of the hand over machine speed.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide to sell them, we buy them back in digital credit up to 35%, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with official hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal hand-set in sterling
• ✦ Perfect everyday size: 2.9 cm
• ✦ Individual stone setting: each opal secured with precision
• ✦ Guaranteed buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts that shimmer and last
• 💍 Anyone who loves opals and their flash
• 👤 Moments where every detail matters

Measurements & Shipping

Pair of earrings: 2.9 cm long each. Fish hooks are .950 sterling as well, hypoallergenic. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if out of stock, the piece is handcrafted in ~5 business days — email hola@artetaxco.mx to confirm availability.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in digital credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: More delicate than cubic zirconia, but with normal care it lasts for years. Avoid direct impacts and store them dry. If scratched, the stone remains beautiful — only its reflection shifts.

Q: What's the difference between .950 and .925 silver?
A: .950 has more pure silver, is whiter and more durable. It's what Taxco uses for collector pieces — we chose it because it deserves the finest purity.

Q: How much do they weigh? Will they feel heavy?
A: 1.23 g for the pair — virtually undetectable. The hooks are strong enough to hold them comfortably.

Do You Have Old Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back in any form. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.

Fire opal earrings, each one unique in its flash — handcrafted in Taxco, .950 sterling.