Sterling Silver Fire Opal Earrings Green — Taxco .925

Green fire trapped in sterling silver — earrings that tell a story with every glance.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone
• Gemstone: Green fire opal
• Length per earring: 1.3 cm
• Total weight: 1.4 g
• Closure: Sterling post and back
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

These earrings capture the essence of fire opal: that deep green with flashes that seem to move in the light. Each stone hand-set into .925 silver, no machines to imprison them. They're small — barely longer than a lentil — but powerful: the kind of piece someone notices when you lean in close.

Fire opal is a gemstone running short. The Mexican mines that produce it are depleting, and the art of setting it without cracking is knowledge passed hand to hand in Taxco, the silver capital of the Americas for 500 years. Each earring comes with a certificate of authenticity: your proof that the stone and silver are real, and the craftsmanship is true.

Taxco is not just a place where silver is sold — it's where silversmiths have perfected setting, casting, and polishing for five centuries. These earrings are part of that tradition. When you wear them, you carry the patience and knowledge of a craft the world almost lost.

And if you ever change your mind, no problem. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Green fire opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Delicate and comfortable for daily wear
• ✦ Made in Taxco — 500 years of silversmith tradition
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts that last
• 💍 Special occasions and celebrations
• 👤 Those who appreciate artisan craft and genuine gemstones

Measurements & Shipping

Length per earring: 1.3 cm. Pair of earrings with sterling post and back. Ships in 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: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes. Mexican fire opal is an authentic gemstone, mined in Guerrero and Oaxaca. It's more delicate than other stones, so it requires care — avoid direct impacts.

Q: What does hand-set mean?
A: It means a Taxco silversmith placed and secured each stone by hand, without press or machine. Every setting is unique and respects the fire opal's natural shape.

Q: Do these earrings last?
A: Yes, with care. Store them in a dry case, away from perfume and water. Opal is delicate, but .925 silver lasts a lifetime.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or damaged silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll tell you what it's worth.

Unique fire opal earrings — when the mines run dry, they're gone.