Fire Opal Sun Earrings Sterling Silver Taxco 950

The magic of fire opal in motion — sun earrings that capture light like the ancient fire of Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Natural Fire Opal
• Design: Handcrafted sun with 8 curved rays
• Length per pair: 4 cm
• Closure: Sterling silver hooks
• Weight: 3.9 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Note: Custom sizing available

These earrings honor the solar symbol of Mesoamerica — the sun that runs through the blood of Taxco's silversmiths for 500 years. Each ray is forged by hand in .950 sterling, Mexico's purest silver grade, and each fire opal is set individually with precision. No two pairs are alike: the fire opal's glow shifts with the light, just as Taxco's work does, where every piece is singular.

Fire opal is a living stone — its orange, green, and red tones dance in the light because the water within refracts it. This is not a flaw; it is its magic. The hand-set mounting respects the stone's volume, allowing it to shine as intended. The .950 sterling cradles each opal like a nest, protecting it while letting it breathe.

For five centuries, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver — since Spanish discovery of the mines in 1520, and local artisans elevated craft to art. In each pair of these sun earrings lives that tradition: patient hammering, solder that joins without sealing, polishing that reveals the white of silver. When you wear them, you wear 500 years of craft.

Buy risk-free with the Lifetime Buyback Program. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark — highest purity grade
• ✦ Natural Fire Opal hand-set, one-of-a-kind piece
• ✦ Prehispanic sun design from Taxco
• ✦ Complete pair, ready to wear
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect for

• 💍 Lovers of living stones and their dance of light
• 🎁 Gifts with roots and meaning
• 👤 Collectors of Taxco artisan jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

Length per pair: 4 cm end to end. Closure: sterling silver hooks — ideal for pierced ears. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different size? Contact us for custom sizing (~2 weeks).

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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 fragile?
A: It is a delicate stone that holds water. Avoid sudden temperature changes, chlorine, and impacts. With normal care, they last decades — the Lifetime Program also covers stone repairs.

Q: Why does the opal look different every time I look at it?
A: That is its nature — the water inside refracts light. Not a flaw, but proof it is natural. Every shift reveals new colors.

Q: Can I customize them?
A: Yes. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx for different lengths, alternative stones, or adjustments. Custom sizing in ~2 weeks.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or broken earrings — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer.

Sun earrings from Taxco — where fire and silver meet.