Sterling Silver Earrings with Fire Opal Olive Green — Taxco .950

Green fire suspended from your ear — gemstones that move with you.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone
• Gemstone: Fire Opal, olive green
• Length (pair): 3.9 cm
• Weight: 2.89 g (the pair)
• Closure: Silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire opals are stones of contrast — they capture deep green tones that dance toward gold and amber as you turn them in the light. These drop earrings at 3.9 cm hang light against the ear, allowing movement to reveal new colors with every shift. The .950 silver surrounds each stone with a jeweler's precision, the setting visible as proof of the handwork each piece demands. The polished finish reflects light without competing with the star: the opal itself.

Hand-set in the workshops of Taxco, stone inlay is an art requiring patience and mastery. Every fire opal is unique in its pattern and tone; the craftsman's hand adapts the setting to each stone's specific character, never the reverse. This is the opposite of assembly-line work — here, the gemstone dictates its own needs.

Taxco, Guerrero, has been the global capital of artisanal silver for more than 500 years. The earrings you wear today connect to that millennial tradition of craft, of generations passing the trade hand to hand. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that continuity.

Buy risk-free. If these earrings ever leave your life, we buy back your silver in store credit, no expiration.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Hand-set fire opal in olive green
• ✦ Unique color tone, no two alike
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal For

• 🎁 Elegant events and special dinners
• 💍 Anyone seeking a unique piece with natural stone
• 👤 Meaningful gifts with artisanal value

Measurements & Shipping

Length of pair: 3.9 cm from hook. Fire opal is a delicate gemstone; although the setting is secure, we recommend avoiding direct impact. Ships in 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has 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: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of opal with warm tones — green, yellow, red — that reflect light uniquely. Ours displays olive green with golden flashes.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: It's softer than diamonds or sapphires. The silver setting protects it, but avoid direct impacts. With reasonable care, it will last for years.

Q: Can I request these custom-made?
A: Yes. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with your preference for length or design — our artisans adapt each commission to your needs.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back anytime. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll quote you.

Unique earrings, handmade in Taxco — once they're gone, they're gone.