Fire Opal Sea Turtle Earrings — Sterling Silver .950 Taxco

The magic of multicolor fire opal, in the form of a sea turtle.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Design: Sea turtle with articulated wings
• Measurements: 3 cm long × 2.1 cm wide (per earring)
• Weight: 6.7 g (pair)
• Closure: Silver post with safety back
• Finish: Mirror and matte polish
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Each of these sea turtles carries a universe of color inside. The fire opal that covers the shell glows with touches of deep blue, forest green, coral red, and gold — hues that dance with the light and angle. A jewel made for those who hear the ocean's call and believe in the magic of stones that transform with every movement.

Sterling silver .950 — purer than .925 — embraces each stone with hand-set precision. The Taxco artisan placed the opal delicately, without press or machine, ensuring the stone breathes and shines in all its complexity. The turtle's wings, articulated with care, fall naturally from the lobe — a motion that brings the jewel to life with every turn of your head.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silver for 500 years. The Arte Taxco story is the story of generations of silversmiths who learned to listen to the stone, to respect it, to let it shine. These earrings inherit that craft: they are not assembly-line pieces, but decisions made by hand, one at a time.

Buy risk-free. If ever you decide they're not for you, we buy back these earrings in store credit up to 35%, no expiration. Your silver always has value at Arte Taxco.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling Silver .950, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal — each pair is unique
• ✦ Hand-set stone, Taxco craftsmanship
• ✦ Natural movement of turtle wings
• ✦ Lifetime Buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Ocean lovers and nature seekers
• 👤 Gifts with spiritual meaning
• 🎁 Occasions where you want to shine differently

Measurements & Shipping

Each earring measures 3 cm long × 2.1 cm wide. Total weight of the pair is 6.7 g. Arrive in gift box. Ships 2-3 business days to the US and worldwide.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your earrings whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is fire opal and why is each pair different?
A: Fire opal is a mineral that reflects light in multicolor tones — blue, green, red, gold — thanks to microscopic internal fractures. Each stone has a unique pattern of colors, so no two pairs are identical.

Q: Is opal fragile?
A: Opal is more sensitive than other stones to sudden temperature changes and dry conditions. Keep earrings in their case, avoid direct heat (oven, hair dryer), and don't soak them. With proper care they last decades.

Q: How is opal set without damaging it?
A: It's placed by hand in a silver setting that holds it without pressure. Taxco technique respects the stone — it embraces it without forcing it.

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 make an offer.

Sea turtles in multicolor fire opal — when they're gone, they're reborn anew.