Fire Opal Red Silver Earrings — Taxco .925

The red fire of opal with every turn of your head.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Red Fire Opal
• Shape: Minimalist square
• Length per pair: 1.3 cm
• Weight per pair: 2.62 g
• Closure: Post with butterfly back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These square earrings are the definition of understated elegance. The red fire opal shimmers with warm tones that echo the sunsets over Taxco's mountains — each stone hand-set in sterling silver .925, without press or machine. At 1.3 cm, they're compact enough for everyday wear yet bold enough to be noticed: jewelry that whispers rather than shouts.

Taxco sterling carries the certificate of authenticity with its hallmark engraved. Hand-setting the stone is precision work — each fire opal placed individually, which means every pair is one of a kind. The red color of fire opal is not uniform: it shifts slightly in different light, reflecting the living nature of the stone.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world's capital of artisanal silversmithing. In this Guerrero town, every piece of silver carries a story of craft: soldered threads, hand-set stones, polished finishes shaped by hands trained generation after generation in the trade. The Arte Taxco story is the story of this tradition.

Buy these earrings risk-free. If you ever decide not to wear them, we buy them back in store credit, with no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Genuine sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Red Fire Opal hand-set
• ✦ Featherweight: 2.62 g per pair
• ✦ Minimalist & versatile for any occasion
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love red and warm tones
• 💍 Gifts with artisan meaning
• 👤 Elegant everyday wear

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 1.3 cm. Weight per pair: 2.62 g. Closure: sterling post with butterfly back. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the US.

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: What is fire opal?
A: A type of opal with red, orange, and yellow tones. It's harder than common opal but still requires care. The color varies slightly from stone to stone, making each pair unique.

Q: Is the red color permanent?
A: Yes, the color is natural to the stone. However, opal should not be exposed to sudden temperature changes or prolonged dehydration. Store your earrings in a dry place and avoid direct heat.

Q: Are the earrings hypoallergenic?
A: Sterling .925 is safe for most people. If you have metal sensitivity, contact us first: hola@artetaxco.mx.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything you've outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you a fair quote in store credit.

Square fire opal earrings — jewelry that glows with the natural fire of Taxco.