Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .925

The fire of opal in every sway — elegance that shines with character.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, pink tone
• Shape: Elongated teardrop
• Total length: 3.5 cm
• Closure: Sterling silver ear wire
• Weight: 3.2 g (pair)
• Finish: Mirror polish
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire opal is the stone of those who love detail and movement. Each earring is a drop of pink light that catches the day's reflections — more alive in motion than at rest. These earrings capture that duality: translucent opal hand-set in sterling silver .925, without press or machine. Individual stone setting means each opal is placed with the precision of a master craftsman, respecting its natural fragility.

Stone inlay is one of the techniques that defines Taxco jewelry. Here, the artisan holds the opal and seats it in the silver using hand tools, ensuring the stone can breathe and the setting yields if pressure is applied — never breaks it. It is the craft of Taxco's 500 years of silversmithing: not dominating the stone, but dialoguing with it. Every Art Taxco piece comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Taxco is home to over 3,000 silver workshops. Fire opal, October's birthstone, has been the star of countless designs in this city since the 1940s. These earrings inherit that legacy: a living stone, in living silver, stamped with the seal of origin.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Pink fire opal hand-set
• ✦ Elongated, fluid design for movement
• ✦ Made in Taxco, world capital of silversmithing
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Dinners, events, and special occasions
• 💍 Lovers of natural stones and their stories
• 👤 Gifts with lasting meaning

Measurements & Shipping

Total length of each earring: 3.5 cm. Presented as a complete pair. These earrings are made-to-order — crafted in Taxco after purchase, ensuring you receive the freshest piece with the highest standards. Production time: 7 to 10 business days. Shipping: 2 to 3 business days after creation.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Opal is a delicate stone, sensitive to extreme heat and impacts. Our hand setting protects it, but we recommend storing it dry and avoiding contact sports while wearing.

Q: Are these earrings handmade?
A: Yes. They are crafted on demand in Taxco. Each opal is set by hand — the artisan places the stone without a press, respecting its delicate nature.

Q: Do they come with a certificate?
A: Yes. Every piece includes a certificate of authenticity, with details of silver, technique, and origin.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry sitting in a drawer — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.

Exclusive Taxco design — once it's gone, it's gone. Order today.