Silver Cross with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

Spirituality and natural light: fire opal in a Taxco silver cross.

Features

• Material: Authentic .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Fire opal, multi-hued orange
• Design: Classic cross with volume and clean lines
• Measurements: 5.4 cm long (pendant only, no chain)
• Weight: 4.1 g
• Finish: Polished, high shine
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This .950 silver cross holds a fire opal whose orange and multi-colored glow evokes light and faith. Every stone is unique — no two fire opals are the same. The pendant is compact and lightweight, designed to be worn without fatigue as a permanent talisman. The cross form, a universal symbol, is reimagined in solid silver with the warm, organic pulse of the inlaid stone.

Hand stone inlay is one of Taxco's most demanding techniques: each opal is studied, sometimes recut, and secured using methods rooted in five centuries of craft heritage in Guerrero. The .950 silver (96% pure) is softer than .925, allowing for more precise setting and organic finish. No industrial presses here — only patience, precision, and respect for the stone.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silverwork for 500 years. The techniques you see in this cross — the line work, the setting, the polish — are direct inheritance of that unbroken tradition. Every cross from Taxco carries that legacy in its lines.

Buy risk-free: whenever you decide, we buy back your pendant in store credit, up to 35% with no expiration. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 silver, hypoallergenic
• ✦ Natural fire opal, hand-set
• ✦ Versatile pendant: unisex, 5.4 cm
• ✦ Sold without chain (choose yours separately)
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% · No expiration

Perfect For

• 💍 Spiritual or faith-based gift
• 👤 Lover of natural stones
• 🎁 Everyday wear under or over clothing

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 5.4 cm. Pendant only — chain sold separately. Choose your own chain in silver, steel, or any material. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a matching silver chain? Contact us.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can choose any chain you prefer and set your total length. Need advice? Write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: Is the opal natural?
A: Yes. Authentic fire opal with natural color variations. Every piece is unique. Opal is delicate: avoid chlorine, perfumes, and extreme temperatures.

Q: Can I wear it daily?
A: Because of opal's delicate nature, we recommend avoiding chlorine, perfumes, and extreme moisture. With care, yes, it's for daily wear. If it's ever damaged, we can restore it — let us know.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or unworn silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx">hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you fair value.

Fire opal cross: when this stone is gone, it's gone.