Fire Opal Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Prism fire with every turn of your head.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with Taxco hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone — each opal placed individually
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor (orange, red, green, yellow)
• Size: 2.6 cm long (the pair)
• Closure: Sterling silver hook
• Weight: 6.4 g the pair
• Origin: Handmade in Taxco, Mexico

Fire opals are the stone of movement: each turn shifts the colors you see. These earrings capture that prismatic effect in a delicate yet bold format. Hand-set in .950 silver keeps each stone secure without sacrificing color clarity. Perfect for anyone who wants jewelry that tells visual stories — not just fixed designs.

.950 silver is purer than standard .925, which means a brighter finish and comparable durability. It carries the Taxco hallmark certifying silver purity. Hand-setting is hours of work: each opal placed at precise pressure, metal sealed around the stone and polished by hand. It's the opposite of industrial jewelry.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Every earring from a Taxco workshop carries that heritage: the craft passed down generations, the precision born from patience and mineral knowledge. It's no accident that fire opal — a stone that looks like captured light — finds its truest expression in the hands of a Taxco artisan.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 silver with Taxco hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor — natural light play, no two pairs identical
• ✦ Hand-set: each stone individually placed and sealed
• ✦ 2.6 cm length: delicate yet visible proportion
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Special occasions and elegant dinners
• 💍 Gifts for natural-color lovers
• 👤 Fire opal collectors

Measurements & Shipping

Pair length: 2.6 cm. Closure: silver hook. Size is perfect for statement earrings with movement but not excess. Ships in 2-3 business days. Custom made to order: write us if you need a different length or closure (screw-back, invisible hook).

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal natural or treated?
R: Fire opals capture the natural light of the mineral stone. If you have questions about specific treatment, write to hola@artetaxco.mx — we're transparent about every detail.

Q: What does hand-set mean?
R: It means an artisan places each opal at precise pressure, millimeter by millimeter, without machines. The metal seals around the stone to protect it while allowing light to pass through. It's precision work that takes hours.

Q: Can I change the closure?
R: Yes. They come standard with hooks, but if you prefer screw-back, invisible hook, or clip closure, write hola@artetaxco.mx before ordering — no extra cost.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything you want to replace — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with approximate weight and we'll make you an offer on the spot.

Each pair is unique: when they're gone, they're gone. This light is yours.