Sterling Silver Fire Opal Earrings — Taxco .950

The fire of opal in every glance — earrings that capture light like natural gemstones should.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Measurements: 1.8 cm long per earring
• Weight: 5.5 g
• Closure: Sterling silver post (visible in photos)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Minimalist yet full of character, these earrings showcase a natural stone that plays with light in reds, oranges, yellows, and blues. Fire opal is a living gem that shifts color with angle and light — each pair is genuinely unique. The .950 silver, purer than standard .925, wraps the stone in a solid setting that protects without stealing focus.

Each opal was hand-set in the workshops of Taxco, where the craft of stone setting is a tradition reaching back centuries. It is not merely about securing a gem — it is a conversation between the artisan, the silver, and the natural light that lives within the stone. The silver post is robust and comfortable, designed for everyday wear.

Taxco, Mexico, has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. Every drop of silver holding your stones is born here. Origin is not trivia — it is a guarantee of quality and craft that transcends generations. The Arte Taxco story is the story of these hands, these fires, these earrings.

Buy risk-free. Your silver always holds value — we buy back these earrings whenever you decide. Discover the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver, purer than .925
• ✦ Natural fire opal with multicolor play
• ✦ Hand-set by Taxco artisan
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for daily wear
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal For

• 💍 Lovers of natural gemstones with a story
• 🎁 A meaningful and special gift
• 👤 Moments where light works in your favor

Measurements & Shipping

Total earring length: 1.8 cm (including stone and post). Sold as a pair. These earrings are from an exclusive artisanal lot — check availability. Ships 2-3 business days from Taxco. If you need a specific stone width, contact hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35% (stones reduce the cap due to natural wear), no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked

Q: Is the fire opal natural or synthetic?
A: Natural. It is genuine stone; that is why each pair is unique in color and pattern. Over time, micro-fractures may develop — that is part of its character.

Q: How do I care for fire opal?
A: Avoid perfumes, salt water, and direct impact. Store in a dry case. If you notice a change in shine, you can gently clean with a microfiber cloth — never hot water.

Q: Is hand-setting different from machine pressing?
A: Yes. Hand-setting means the artisan places each stone individually, ensuring a solid, tight setting. It takes longer, but the result lasts generations.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Worn opals, heirlooms, or out-of-style pieces — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Unique fire opal earrings — once gone, you will wait for their return.