{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-9","title":"Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFire captured in stone, hanging from your ear.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 sterling silver with hallmark — finest purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand stone setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Geometric art-deco with granulation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePair length: 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.8 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Silver hook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand 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. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003eCertificate of authenticity included.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of choosing authenticity. Not mass production — each pair breathes the patience of Taxco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 sterling silver — finest purity, more durable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire Opal multicolor hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Unique geometric art-deco design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Perfect proportion for daily wear and occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35% in store credit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts that last\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Special occasions and dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of authentic silverwork\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair length: 3 cm. Hook-style earrings — versatile proportion, comfortable for extended wear. If you have sensitive earlobes, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e for material confirmation. Ships 2-3 business days nationwide Mexico and USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy 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. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Fire Opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is more delicate than diamond or ruby. Avoid impacts, chlorine, and very hot water. With reasonable care, they last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between .950 and .925 silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, earrings arrive in a presentation box. Perfect for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld or inherited earrings, rings, bracelets — we buy them back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and your certificate folio if you have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Opal earrings — when it shines, no imitation comes close.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51737915883766,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000006321","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790265169690-pqpc9_1.jpg?v=1790265823","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-de-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-9","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}