Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Fire captured in stone, hanging from your ear.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 sterling silver with hallmark — finest purity
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor
• Design: Geometric art-deco with granulation
• Pair length: 3 cm
• Weight: 2.8 g (pair)
• Closure: Silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings hold all the energy of Fire Opal — that play of amber, orange, red and green that glimmers differently with every shift of light. Each stone was hand-set in .950 silver, the purest grade Taxco produces — more robust than .925, far less common. The geometric design of diagonal lines and dotted circles echoes art-deco from the 1930s, when Taxco jewelry began conquering the world. They are earrings for someone who understands that beauty is not noise — it is proportion, real material, and the skill of someone who spent hours placing each stone in its exact place.

Hand stone setting is a craft demanding watchmaker precision. Each Fire Opal is different — its fire patterns never repeat — and each must be fitted without forcing. In Taxco, artisans inherited this technique from their grandfathers. .950 silver is not unnecessary luxury: it is harder and holds polish longer; moreover, Opals demand a purer silver matrix to shine without competition. Certificate of authenticity included.

Taxco has been the heart of Mexican silversmithing for 500 years. In five centuries, the city perfected techniques that the rest of the world imports. These earrings are heirs to that legacy: the Arte Taxco story is the story of choosing authenticity. Not mass production — each pair breathes the patience of Taxco.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver — finest purity, more durable
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor hand-set
• ✦ Unique geometric art-deco design
• ✦ Perfect proportion for daily wear and occasions
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% in store credit

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts that last
• 💍 Special occasions and dinners
• 👤 Collectors of authentic silverwork

Measurements & Shipping

Pair length: 3 cm. Hook-style earrings — versatile proportion, comfortable for extended wear. If you have sensitive earlobes, email hola@artetaxco.mx for material confirmation. Ships 2-3 business days nationwide Mexico and USA.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. That is our promise: your silver always has worth. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Fire Opal fragile?
A: It is more delicate than diamond or ruby. Avoid impacts, chlorine, and very hot water. With reasonable care, they last for years.

Q: What is the difference between .950 and .925 silver?
A: .950 is purer (95% silver, 5% copper vs. 92.5% and 7.5%). It is more resistant to polishing and retains shine longer. Ideal for stone-set pieces.

Q: Does it come with a box?
A: Yes, earrings arrive in a presentation box. Perfect for gifting.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited earrings, rings, bracelets — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and your certificate folio if you have one.

Fire Opal earrings — when it shines, no imitation comes close.