Sterling Silver .950 Fire Opal Geometric Earrings

Minimalist geometry and mineral fire — Taxco elegance on your ears.

Features

• Material: Sterling silver .950 with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor
• Design: Square cutout with central circle
• Measurements: 4.1 cm long per earring
• Weight: 3 g (pair)
• Closure: Sterling silver .950 hook
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings whisper elegance without shouting. Fire Opal — that stone that plays with orange, red, and green light — rests in a polished sterling .950 geometric frame. It is minimalism with a soul: a square with no ornament that holds a circle, and in that circle, an iridescent stone that shifts as the angle and light change. Each was hand-set, without a press — meaning the Taxco silversmith decided where to seat the stone and how to hold it. They are 4.1 centimeters long: discrete as you move, visible when you turn your head. They are not dangling pendants; they are presences.

Taxco has spent 500 years perfecting this — how to hold a stone without crushing it, how to let it breathe in its setting. These earrings are sterling .950, an alloy purer than .925: less copper, more noble silver. The .950 hallmark is there, marked, a guarantee that what you wear is what you paid for. Fire Opal is a living stone: it shifts with light, with the warmth of your skin, with movement. It is not inert. That is part of its value and why hand-setting matters — each silversmith respects how that stone behaves.

In Taxco, the Arte Taxco story is the story of who we are: silver artisans who inherit techniques from Spanish founders, who learned from families that have been here for generations. Every piece we make is measured against that legacy. These earrings are an example — minimalist, modern, but made with the rigor of tradition.

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration, no questions. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling silver .950 with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set by Taxco artisans
• ✦ Contemporary geometric design
• ✦ Made-to-order in Taxco
• ✦ Risk-free buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Special occasions where less is more
• 💍 Those who seek stone with character
• 👤 Lovers of minimalist design and craftsmanship

Measurements & Shipping

Pair length: 4.1 cm. Closure: standard sterling .950 hook. Pure silver earrings — lightweight and comfortable for extended wear. Ships 2-3 business days. Want a different length or closure? Write us — we offer custom adjustments.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pair whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Fire Opal fragile?
A: Opal is softer than diamond or sapphire, but durable with daily care. Avoid impacts and sudden temperature changes — that does matter with Opal.

Q: Can I wear these earrings in the shower or pool?
A: Better not to. Chlorine and hot water are not friends with Fire Opal. Remove your earrings before entering water.

Q: Why does .950 silver cost more than .925?
A: Because it is purer — 95% pure silver versus 92.5%. More noble material, less allergy risk, whiter finish. Silversmithing in .950 is also more demanding.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you have simply outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will quote you instantly.

Taxco minimalism — when every line counts.