Fire Opal Green Silver Earrings Lizard — Taxco .925

Earrings that catch the light with the fire of Taxco's green opal.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Fire opal green
• Measurements: 1.7 × 1.4 cm (pair)
• Weight: 4.09 g
• Closure: Silver post and butterfly backs
• Design: Miniature lizard
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings are collector miniatures: each lizard is just over a thumb's length, with its segmented body inlaid in fire opal that flashes between green and blue. The setting is done by hand, stone by stone — work that only Taxco's master artisans command with such precision. No two pairs are identical — each carries its own opal flash patterns.

Fire opal is the stone of movement and duality. In Prehispanic times, the Mexica called it the stone of water and fire. Here, set in sterling .925 silver with its hallmark, it honors that ancient meaning. Each earring is a craftwork object, not a factory copy: the strength of the lizard form and the delicacy of the inlay require hours of skilled hands.

Taxco, the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years, is where this balance between solid casting and delicate inlay is born. The Arte Taxco story is the story of its workshops, where each generation learns to listen to the silver. These earrings are that learning in miniature.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .925 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Green fire opal, hand-set in each earring
• ✦ Exclusive design: miniature lizard
• ✦ Handcrafted in Taxco by master artisans
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration, up to 35%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Lovers of precision and miniature art
• 💍 Special occasions or collector pieces
• 👤 Admirers of Pre-Hispanic heritage and fine craft

Measurements & shipping

Each earring is 1.7 × 1.4 cm (this is a pair). The size is perfectly visible when worn, with the fire opal's green glow catching light with each movement. Ships in 2-3 business days. Made to order — contact us for customization: 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, no expiration date. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A stone with flashes that shift between green, blue, and orange depending on the light. It is more delicate than harder stones — it requires care — but its beauty is truly one of a kind.

Q: Can I wear these daily?
A: Yes, but we recommend removing them for swimming, showers, or sports. Opal is porous and can dry out with chlorine or saltwater.

Q: How does hand stone setting work?
A: Each stone is secured without a press or additional soldering — only the artisan's hands and precision punches. It's high-difficulty jewelry work.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos. We value every gram.

Taxco earrings — when fire opal shines, there is no copy.