Fire Opal Starfish Earrings Sterling Silver .950 — Taxco

Ocean colors captured in silver — every flash of light is different.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor
• Design: Starfish
• Length: 3.9 cm per earring
• Weight: 5.77 g (pair)
• Closure: Silver hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire opal is the stone that moves — as your head catches different light, it reveals layers of red, orange, yellow, and green that look like liquid fire trapped inside the gem. This Taxco starfish makes that play of light the hero: every facet of the opal glows differently depending on the angle, so these earrings never look quite the same twice. The hand setting in .950 silver lets the stone breathe, amplifying its natural flashes.

Sterling .950 — purer than .925 — is Taxco's signature on pieces that matter. The hallmark guarantees authenticity: it's the official assay mark that certifies every gram. Stone setting is precision work: each opal is anchored individually, without machines to speed the process. The craftsman spends hours ensuring each stone sits perfect in its silver nest.

Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years — since colonial times, when silver from these mountains traveled to Spanish courts. The Arte Taxco story is part of that legacy: every piece we make honors the techniques hundreds of generations of silversmiths have perfected. This isn't just jewelry — it's a craft passed down through time.

Buy risk-free. If these earrings ever don't fit your life anymore, we'll buy them back without expiration — up to 35% in store credit that never loses value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor — each pair is unique
• ✦ Hand-set stone, one by one
• ✦ Handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Anyone who loves details that shift with light
• 🎁 Gifts nobody forgets
• 👤 Moments where you want to shine different

Measurements & Shipping

Each earring is 3.9 cm long — about the size of a small almond, proportioned for the ear without weight. Fire opal is delicate: avoid water, perfume, and impact. Ships in 2-3 business days in protective packaging. Handmade: if you'd like custom stone selection or sizing, reach out to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A rare opal variety with flashes of red, orange, and yellow — it's called fire opal because it looks like fire inside the stone. It's more delicate than quartz, so it requires fine jewelry care.

Q: Does each pair have different colors?
A: Yes. Fire opal is natural, and every stone is unique — no two pairs are identical. Colors vary in intensity and distribution.

Q: How do I care for the opal?
A: Avoid water, perfume, chemicals, and impacts. Store in a dry case. Clean only with a soft microfiber cloth — never submerge or scrub with water.

Do You Have Silver You Don't Wear?

Old jewelry, broken earrings, inherited silver collecting dust — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll tell you the store credit value.

Each pair is one-of-a-kind — when the fire opal is gone, it's gone.