{"product_id":"aretes-plata-tortuga-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-925","title":"Sea Turtle Sterling Silver Earrings with Fire Opal — Taxco .925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe magic of fire opal in motion — earrings that tell ocean stories through light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .925 Silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Sea turtle in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 3 cm long × 2 cm wide (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClosure: Sterling .925 hook\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.1 g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese turtle earrings capture the elegance of the sea in every movement. The turtle — symbol of longevity and protection in Prehispanic cultures — is reborn here in pure silver with the contained fire of opal, a stone that shifts color with the light, just as the ocean breathes. Each opal is unique: the greens, purples, and golds you see are the result of millions of years of mineralization. Hand-setting them in silver requires artisan precision — this is not cold stone; it is mineral fire glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSterling .925 with its hallmark engraved — a guarantee of purity and authenticity only found on Taxco silver. The opal is set individually in each piece; the visible setting is part of the design, not a flaw. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cera-perdida-tecnica-joyeria-taxco\"\u003ehand stone inlay technique\u003c\/a\u003e demands that every facet of the opal be secured with precision, because one misplaced line of silver disqualifies the piece. It is the craft of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silversmithing. Here the art of setting stones in silver without machines was born — where each craftsperson inherited from their master, who inherited from another, the skill to read the stone and understand how silver must protect it. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that tradition brought to the present: authentic silver, honest work, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. If you ever decide these are no longer yours, we buy them back in store credit, no expiration — up to 35% of what you paid. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sterling .925 authentic silver with engraved hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire Opal multicolor — stone that shifts in light\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set in each opal — artisan handiwork\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sea symbolism: turtle of protection and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35% — your silver always has value\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Anyone who loves ocean and nature symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Gifts with meaning and authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Special occasions where detail matters\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach earring measures \u003cstrong\u003e3 cm long × 2 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. The pair includes two earrings with sterling .925 hooks. Ships in 2-3 business days. Made to order (7-10 days if out of stock): email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back the pair whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% of what you paid, with no expiration ever. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is more delicate than other stones because it contains mineral water. Avoid impacts, chlorine, and saltwater. Stored dry in a case, they last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does each pair have different opals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — that is the nature of the stone. Each fire opal has its own unique color play. The two earrings in a pair are similar specimens but never identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I order them in a different size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with your idea and we'll quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld earrings, broken pieces, or inherited silver — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea turtle earrings in fire opal and silver — connection to 500 years of Taxco craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51759191458038,"sku":"ATA-EAR-000006365","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-1790615130461-276zh_1.jpg?v=1790615624","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/aretes-plata-tortuga-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-925","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}