Fire Opal Earrings Lime Green — Taxco Sterling .950

Miniature fire: lime green fire opal earrings that catch tropical light.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, lime green
• Measurements: 4 cm long (pair)
• Weight: 1.41 g
• Closure: Sterling .950 hook
• Finish: Polished
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each earring is a small portal to volcano light. The lime green fire opal glowing in these earrings captures flashes of tropical forest — that color living between pre-Hispanic jade and midday fire. At 4 cm long, they are discreet yet impossible to ignore when light touches the stone. Set one by one, without hurry, by Taxco artisans who understand the value of a stone held well.

Sterling .950, purer than .925, bearing its hallmark. The technique is handcrafted: each fire opal was placed by hand into its silver frame, studying the perfect angle so color could breathe. No pavé machines here — this is the craft that has made Taxco the world's capital of silversmithing for five centuries.

Fire opal is living stone: each piece shines uniquely, no two identical. Wearing them means carrying a fragment of that mineral rarity that ancient Taxco silversmiths learned to honor generations ago. When you decide to sell or trade them, our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases without expiration.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal lime green — unique tropical color
• ✦ Hand-set, not machine-set
• ✦ Lightweight and comfortable for daily wear
• ✦ Buyback no expiration up to 35%

Perfect for

• 🎁 Anyone who loves green in jewelry
• 💍 Gifts that shine with singularity
• 👤 Who seeks true pure silver

Measurements & shipping

Earrings measure 4 cm long (measurement is for the complete pair). Secure hook closure in sterling .950. Ships 2-3 business days. Want a different length? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx — we make custom in ~2 weeks.

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 or hidden terms. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is fire opal?
A: A variety of precious opal, semi-transparent, that plays between green, orange, and red. Each stone is unique — no two have exactly the same fire pattern. It is relatively delicate: avoid direct impact.

Q: Is sterling .950 better than .925?
A: Yes — it has more pure silver (95% vs 92.5%), so it is hypoallergenic and less prone to oxidation. Ideal if you have sensitive skin.

Q: How do I care for fire opal earrings?
R: Avoid perfumes, chlorine, and direct salt water. Store in a dry case. If you wear them daily, inspect the setting every 6 months — the stone is fragile and deserves attention.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited or simply unworn — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and your certificate folio.

Unique earrings with unique stone — when these are gone, there is no more of this exact color.