Fire Opal Sterling Silver Earrings — Taxco .950

Fire in motion: earrings that capture the magic of Fire Opal.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Length: 4 cm
• Weight: 9.1 g (pair)
• Closure: Sterling silver posts
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each arc of these earrings holds the dance of Fire Opal — orange, green, and yellow in flashes that shift with movement. No two stones are identical; Fire Opal is mineralogically unique, and each light refraction tells a different story. At 4 cm, they command attention without overwhelming the face: the perfect length for those who want to shine distinctly.

Hand stone setting is a craft demanding patience: each opal is individually fixed into the silver bezel, no press, no machine. In Taxco, this technique runs deep through the family. Sterling .950 is even purer than .925 — a mineral luxury that sounds different, weighs with intention.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world's silver capital. The story of Arte Taxco grows from that knowledge: mineral mastery, respect for stone, honesty in craft. These earrings are not impulse — they are five centuries of skill distilled.

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

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — superior purity
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal: each pair is one of a kind
• ✦ Hand-set, piece by piece
• ✦ 4 cm length: visible and balanced
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Ideal For

• 🎁 Special occasions and evening wear
• 💍 Lovers of stones with history
• 👤 Collecting Taxco artisan craft

Measurements & Shipping

Length per earring: 4 cm. Each earring weighs approximately 4.5 g. Posts are sterling .950 silver. Ships 2-3 business days. Handmade — if you need a different size or custom adjustments, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program

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: What is Fire Opal?
A: A precious opal with orange, red, green, and yellow flashes. Every stone is unique — the colors never repeat exactly. Handle with care: avoid hard knocks and prolonged water exposure.

Q: Why does hand setting matter?
A: Because each stone is seated by hand, with no machinery. One mistake ruins the piece. It is craft that takes hours per pair — the opposite of mass production.

Q: Is .950 silver better than .925?
A: Purer, yes. .950 means 95% silver and 5% alloy; .925 is 92.5% and 7.5%. The .950 is softer, more resonant, and demands greater skill to work. It is the choice of those seeking the utmost.

Do You Have Unused Silver?

Old earrings, inherited pieces, or broken silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we will offer an immediate buyback quote.

Unique Fire Opal earrings — when these are gone, the next stone will be different.