{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-morado-taxco-925","title":"Sterling Silver Earrings with Purple Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurple fire in your ears — fire opal set in Taxco silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand stone setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGemstone: Fire opal, purple tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 1.4 cm long × 1 cm wide per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.4 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Post and butterfly backs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Compact and delicate\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese earrings play with light in a singular way. Fire opal in purple — that mineral with internal flashes that look like embers — is set by hand into each earring by a Taxco craftsperson. It is not a lab effect; it is mineralogy captured in pure silver. At 1.4 centimeters, they are minimal, discreet, yet luminous when you turn your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe .925 silver holding them carries the hallmark — the seal of Mexico's official quality control. Each piece is set without a press: the artisan places the stone and secures the silver around it by hand, which means no two pairs are exactly identical and durability depends on care. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eHand stone setting\u003c\/a\u003e is a craft demanding patience and a steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of silversmithing for 500 years. These earrings inherit that tradition — not machine-cast, but \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003ethe story of a living craft in Guerrero\u003c\/a\u003e. When you stop wearing them, your investment does not disappear: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ethe Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases your earrings without expiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Purple fire opal, hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Compact, discreet design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Made in Taxco, capital of silversmithing\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Meaningful gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Those who love natural gemstones and color\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Moments where light shines\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach earring measures 1.4 cm long by 1 cm wide — the size of a small pea, comfortable on the earlobe with no weight. Sold as a pair. Ships in 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US. Need a custom size? \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003eWrite us\u003c\/a\u003e — we craft to order in ~2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We repurchase your earrings when you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \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 the fire opal natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, fire opal is natural mineral. Its internal flashes are not artificial — it is how light behaves inside the crystal. The purple comes from the mineral as mined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear these daily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The silver yes, but opal requires care: avoid perfume, chlorine, seawater, and impacts. Hand setting is robust, but the stone is delicate. Best for special occasions and light wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is hand setting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The artisan places the stone in the silver bed and secures the silver around it by hand — no press. It takes hours per pair. It means every earring has its own character and quality depends on who made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or earrings from another jeweler — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple fire opal earrings — once gone, they are hard to replicate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51667887325430,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000006535","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1789683325400-lmdaf_1.jpg?v=1789683695","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-de-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-morado-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}