Fire Opal Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

The warmth of fire opal in your gaze — artisanal geometry from Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-inlaid stone
• Stone: Fire Opal, orange
• Dimensions: 4 cm long per earring
• Weight: 5 g per pair
• Closure: Sterling wire hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Made to order — ~2 weeks crafting time

Each earring is a sculptured rectangle in .950 silver, where orange fire opal dances with polished silver bands. The orange of fire opal echoes sunsets and slow fire — a stone that breathes with light. The inlay is done by hand: each piece set in place, each natural crack in the opal honored as part of the design. No two are identical; variation is the signature of the craft.

Sterling .950 is purer than standard sterling — almost virgin silver, with only 50 parts copper per 1000. The hallmark stamped into the metal is your guarantee of authenticity and purity. The stone-inlay technique you see here is inherited from Taxco: each stone is held by silver prongs that embrace it without crushing it — work that demands patience and a surgeon's hand.

Taxco has been the world's silver capital for 500 years — since conquistadors discovered silver in the mountains of Guerrero. That legacy lives in every piece that leaves the workshops: it is not just an earring, it is the continuity of a craft that survives because it refuses to be a machine. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that silent resistance.

Buy risk-free. When it is time to let this piece go, we buy it back in store credit, forever, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling with hallmark
• ✦ Orange fire opal hand-inlaid in silver
• ✦ 4 cm — balanced size for any face
• ✦ Made to order — yours from the start
• ✦ Buyback forever, up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Special occasions and dinners
• 💍 Lovers of color and light play
• 👤 Gifts that say "I know you"

Dimensions & Shipping

Each earring is 4 cm long. Pair weighs 5 grams total. Sterling .950 hook closure. This is a pair — chain not included. Ships 2-3 business days once ready. Made to order: ~2 weeks from order. You can request design adjustments by emailing hola@artetaxco.mx.

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, forever, no expiration or restrictions. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I care for fire opal?
A: Fire opal is delicate but durable if treated right. Avoid perfumes, chlorine, and sudden temperature changes. Store in a dry case, clean with a soft cloth. Protect from direct impact.

Q: What is the difference between .950 and .925 silver?
A: .950 is purer — 950 parts silver per 1000. It is softer, purer, and has a deeper shine. For earrings, it is ideal because it does not irritate.

Q: Can I request a different size?
A: Yes. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your preference. We craft it to order at the same price, ~2 weeks.

Do You Have Old Silver?

Inherited, old, broken, or simply forgotten — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will tell you the store credit value.

Fire opal earrings, handmade in Taxco — when it is gone, it is gone.