Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Captured fire in stone — earrings that hold light and history.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Measurements: 2.3 cm long (pair)
• Weight: 4.8 g
• Closure: Surgical steel posts
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire opal is the stone for those who love the unexpected. Each angle reveals a different rainbow — red, orange, yellow, green — in a single turn of light. These earrings capture that magic in pure minimalism: the engagement is direct, without noise, without competition. Hand-set in .950 silver, each stone holds its own visual truth.

.950 silver is the purest among commercial standards — 95% pure silver, with a hallmark that certifies it. In Taxco, where silvercraft is millenary tradition, the artisan chooses this purity for pieces where the stone is the protagonist. Hand-setting means at minimum one hour per stone: the silversmith places each grain of metal around the stone, testing tension, angle, light. No two are the same.

Taxco has spent 500 years perfecting this craft. It is no accident that fire opal finds its finest home in pure silver hand-set in the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that relentless dedication.

Buy risk-free. Your earrings hold value always — we buy back in store credit whenever you decide.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver with certified hallmark
• ✦ Natural Fire Opal, hand-set stone
• ✦ Pure minimalism — colors speak for themselves
• ✦ Hypoallergenic: surgical steel posts
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Special occasions and celebrations
• 🎁 Gifts for those who love natural gemstones
• 👤 Opal and colored stone collectors

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 2.3 cm (pair). The earrings are light and comfortable for extended wear. Ships in 2-3 business days in presentation case.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal a natural stone?
A: Yes. It is common opal, distinguished by its ability to reflect fire (red, orange, yellow) under light. This piece is neither treated nor synthetic.

Q: Do the colors change with light?
A: Yes, that is the beauty of fire opal. The color shifts with angle and light intensity. Each time you wear them, you discover new tones.

Q: Can I wear these earrings daily?
A: Opal is delicate. We recommend them for special occasions or days when you avoid intense activity or water exposure.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or earrings sitting unworn — we buy them back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make a no-obligation offer in store credit.

Earrings of fire, from the world capital of silver.