Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Fire and light with every tilt of your head.

Specifications

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlaying
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Length per pair: 2.2 cm
• Weight: 1.2 g (pair)
• Closure: Sterling .950 ear wire
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the essence of fire opal: flashes of green, blue, and orange that dance with every movement. At just 2.2 cm, they offer elegance without weight—a whisper of color that catches light. Each stone was hand-set in Taxco by artisans trained in a 500-year-old tradition of precision and care. There is no machine that can replicate the human eye deciding where a delicate opal sits in its silver cradle.

The .950 purity is the highest that Taxco's silversmithing tradition uses in fine jewelry—more ductile than .925, it allows for more secure settings and richer finishes. The hallmark guarantees its authenticity, a seal that says this piece was made with respect.

Taxco is the world capital of artisanal silver. For five centuries, the heirs of pre-Hispanic craft have molded, traced, and set every piece as if it were their only one. Fire opal—a gem of optical play, not crystalline—demands attentive hands; one wrong pressure fractures it. These earrings are true craft. The Art of Taxco story is the story of this dedication.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide to pass these earrings along, Arte Taxco will buy them back in store credit with no expiration—up to 70%, because they hold beauty that deserves to circulate. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Lightweight: 1.2 g per pair
• ✦ Delicate and versatile: 2.2 cm long
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Perfect For

• 💍 Opal lovers and collectors
• 👤 A memorable, thoughtful gift
• 🎁 Everyday wear that whispers elegance

Sizing & Shipping

Length per pair: 2.2 cm. Sterling .950 ear wire. Ships in 2-3 business days. Custom sizing available in ~2 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
R: Yes, it's sensitive to impact and temperature change. Wear with care, store in a dry case, and avoid water immersion.

Q: Why .950 instead of .925?
R: Higher purity is more ductile, allowing safer, more delicate settings. Taxco chose .950 for opals because they deserve it.

Q: Are these earrings one-of-a-kind?
R: Fire opal is a natural gemstone; each stone has its own color pattern. This pair matches, but another exactly like it will never exist.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver—we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Fire opal earrings — when the glow fades, it ignites in another hand.