{"product_id":"aretes-lagarto-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego","title":"Lizard Earrings Sterling Silver 950 with Fire Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe symbol of rebirth in your ear — multicolor fire opal that dances with every movement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Sterling Silver with Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-inlaid stone setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Multicolor Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Artisanal lizard\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength per pair: 3.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.71 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: .950 Silver hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese lizard earrings capture the essence of Taxco in two dancing forms. Each lizard holds multicolor fire opal — that play of deep reds, greens, and hints of blue that only opal achieves. The stone is not decoration: it is the heart of the piece. Each gem was selected and hand-inlaid into the .950 silver, without machines, with the patience of true craft. The result is two identical earrings that are never exactly the same — the opal's reflection shifts with light, like a real lizard's skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is the highest purity standard after platinum. It carries a hallmark (guarantee of authenticity) and has been crafted in Taxco for 500 years using inherited techniques. Hand-inlaid stone setting is hours of labor — each facet must ensure the gem never shifts, that it breathes with the silver. The craftsmanship is the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco is the world capital of artisanal silverwork. Five centuries of master platería — from the conquistadors to today — converge in every piece. A lizard in silver is not just an animal: it is a symbol of change, of new skin, of regeneration. In pre-Hispanic cultures, the lizard guarded the secrets of the earth. Here, in Taxco, that symbolism comes to life in silver and fire opal. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that unbroken craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases these earrings whenever you decide — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Multicolor Fire Opal hand-set in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Complete pair ready to wear\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lizard design — symbol of rebirth\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback without expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Gifts with spiritual meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Taxco collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those seeking true gemstones in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength per pair: 3.8 cm. Earrings with .950 silver hooks — hypoallergenic and comfortable. Ships 2-3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We repurchase your earrings whenever you decide, up to 35% in electronic store credit, no expiration. \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: What is Fire Opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A natural gemstone with intense color play — red, orange, green, blue — that shifts with light. Ours is multicolor: it vibrates with every movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 silver instead of .925?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 is purer, more durable, and more valuable. Ideal for delicate stones like opal, because the silver structure holds the gem more securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are they comfortable for daily wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the weight is very light (3.71 g per pair). The .950 silver hooks are hypoallergenic. That said, opal requires care — avoid hard impacts and extreme humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you don't use — we repurchase it, no questions asked. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and we'll quote you on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaxco lizard earrings — beauty reborn with every wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51808607174902,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000007743","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1791476172034-k1pco_1.jpg?v=1791476622","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-lagarto-plata-950-con-opalo-de-fuego","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}