{"product_id":"aretes-de-plata-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-960","title":"Fire Opal Silver Earrings — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe warmth of fire opal in your gaze — artisanal geometry from Taxco.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-inlaid stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, orange\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4 cm long per earring\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling wire hook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade to order — ~2 weeks crafting time\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .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. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003eThe stone-inlay technique\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco 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. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that silent resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. When it is time to let this piece go, we buy it back in store credit, forever, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 sterling with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Orange fire opal hand-inlaid in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; 4 cm — balanced size for any face\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Made to order — yours from the start\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback forever, up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Special occasions and dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Lovers of color and light play\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Gifts that say \"I know you\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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 \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, forever, no expiration or restrictions. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I care for fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between .950 and .925 silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I request a different size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your preference. We craft it to order at the same price, ~2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Old Silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInherited, old, broken, or simply forgotten — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we will tell you the store credit value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire opal earrings, handmade in Taxco — when it is gone, it is gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51734481240310,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000006903","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790190580361-3e17r_1.jpg?v=1790191056","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-de-plata-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-960","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}