Fire Opal Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

The fire of opal, shining with every turn — earrings that carry five centuries of Taxco silversmithing.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 Silver with Hallmark
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Pair length: 3.5 cm
• Total weight: 8.3 g
• Closure: Sterling silver posts
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Made to order

These earrings capture the essence of fire opal — that dance of colors that seems to burn from within: oranges, greens, yellows that shift with the light. Each piece is a carrier of light, and in Taxco the artisans know how to bring such a stone to life in .950 silver. Hand setting allows the opal to breathe within its silver frame, revealing all its color complexity without forcing it.

.950 silver is the purest silver used in jewelry — only 5% other metals — making it ideal for sensitive skin. The .950 hallmark appears on every piece as a promise of authenticity. The stone-setting technique you see here is one of precision: each opal is placed in its individual setting, held by hands trained in Taxco workshops that have spent decades perfecting this craft. It is not a machine deciding where each stone goes — it is experience and intuition.

Taxco is not just a place; it is five centuries of silversmithing. Since silver arrived in these mountains of Guerrero in the 16th century, master silversmiths have transformed the metal into art. Earrings like these inherit that tradition: every curve, every setting, every polish reflects a craft passed from generation to generation. When you buy from Taxco, you buy the memory of craft itself.

These earrings are ready for you, but if you prefer a different size or another stone from our catalog, we can make them custom. Buy risk-free: the Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your earrings whenever you decide, in store credit with no expiration, up to 35% of what you paid.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver, the highest purity in commercial jewelry
• ✦ Fire opal hand-set — each pair is unique in its color play
• ✦ Lightweight: only 8.3 g total, comfortable all day
• ✦ Made to order in Taxco — customize if you wish
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%: your silver always has value

Perfect for

• 💍 Anyone who loves color and movement in jewelry
• 👤 Gifting to someone with artisanal taste
• 🎁 Occasions where you shine without saying a word

Measurements & Shipping

Total length of each earring is 3.5 cm — a proportion that balances presence without weight. The pair weighs 8.3 grams, making them comfortable to wear all day. Sterling .950 posts. Ships 2-3 business days. If you need to adjust dimensions or swap the stone for another fire opal from our catalog, reach out: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your earrings whenever you decide, in store credit with no expiration date, up to 35% of what you paid. Stone-set silver has a gradual taper on buyback value — that is how the market works — but that percentage is yours, valid forever. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal durable?
A: Opal is a softer stone than quartz. Avoid direct impacts and sudden temperature changes. With reasonable care, it will last for years — and the .950 silver holding it will last your lifetime.

Q: Can I customize these?
A: Yes. This is a made-to-order design. If you want a different length, thickness, or prefer a different fire opal from our catalog, contact us — we make them in 2-3 weeks.

Q: Is .950 silver better than .925?
A: It is purer (95% vs 92.5%), making it ideal if you have very sensitive skin. Both are real jewelry; .950 is the premium choice.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited, vintage, broken earrings — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.

Unique fire opal earrings — handmade to order in Taxco, .950 silver built to last a lifetime.