Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco Handset

Fire opal in motion — color that lives in every turn of your head.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire opal, multicolor
• Length: 3.6 cm per earring
• Weight: 2.5 g (pair)
• Closure: Sterling silver ear wires
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Fire opal is not a static stone — it is movement frozen in mineral form. Oranges, reds, and yellows dance across the surface, shifting with every gesture. These earrings capture that living color and hold it in sterling .925 silver, set by hand in Taxco by artisans who have inherited centuries of stone-setting craft.

The hallmark guarantees purity. Hand setting takes patience that machines cannot replicate — each opal finds its exact position, its angles locked into place by fingers that know the weight and balance of precious metal. This is the difference between a piece and a production run. Hand stone setting is why Taxco has been the world's silver capital for 500 years.

The Art of Taxco rests on tradition — not marketing language. Generations of artisans refined this craft until it became second nature. When you wear these earrings, you are wearing that inheritance. The fire opal glows the same way it has glowed for centuries, held by silver worked the same way it has been worked for centuries.

Buy risk-free. If these earrings are not the right choice, we buy them back — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Genuine sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal hand-set in Taxco
• ✦ Color shifts with movement and light
• ✦ Made in Taxco — 500 years of silver tradition
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal for

• 💍 Special occasions and dinners
• 🎁 Meaningful gifts
• 👤 Lovers of natural stone and mineral beauty

Sizing and Shipping

Length per earring: 3.6 cm. Total weight: 2.5 g. Ear wires are polished sterling .925. Ships 2-3 business days to anywhere in Mexico and the United States. For custom sizing, email 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. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is fire opal natural?
A: Fire opal is a natural mineral. Each stone is unique in its color palette. If you have questions about the specific origin, write us before purchasing.

Q: How is the opal hand-set?
A: The stone is placed in a pre-worked silver setting and secured individually, without machinery. Each opal receives individual attention.

Q: Can I wear these in a swimming pool?
A: We do not recommend it. Chlorine and saltwater can affect both the stone and the metal. Wear them for special events and store them dry at home.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, broken earrings, or heirlooms — we buy them back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and approximate weight.

Each pair is unique — fire opal does not repeat itself.