Dolphin Sterling Silver Pendant with Blue Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The dolphin that leaps through Taxco's silver waves, painted in ocean blue.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 sterling silver with .925 hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Design: Leaping dolphin in relief
• Stone: Blue fire opal
• Measurements: 4.6 cm long × 2.5 cm wide
• Weight: 5.89 g
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Hallmark: .925
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This dolphin captures the playful spirit of the ocean in .950 Taxco silver. Every curve of its body is carved in bold relief, and the blue fire opal running through it mirrors the shine of water in motion. It's not just decoration — it's a talisman of freedom and connection to the sea, crafted piece by piece, stone by stone.

Hand-set stone inlay is an art that demands precision: each facet of the opal must rest in place without machine pressure. In Taxco, this technique endures as a pre-Hispanic inheritance — the Aztecs already inlaid stones in silver with the same patience. Your dolphin joins 500 years of tradition that transforms raw material into soul.

Taxco Origin: for five centuries, this city in Guerrero has been the world capital of artisanal silver. Every piece bearing the Taxco seal carries the skill of generations of silversmiths who perfected their craft stone by stone, strike by strike. When you wear a Taxco pendant, you carry not just jewelry — you carry the history of a people devoted to the art of silver. Learn the story of Arte Taxco.

Buy risk-free. When your dolphin has completed its journey with you, we buy it back in store credit, up to 35%, with no expiration. Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 sterling silver, purer than standard .925
• ✦ Blue fire opal hand-set into silver
• ✦ Dolphin carved in sculptural relief
• ✦ Pendant only, chain sold separately
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts with ocean symbolism
• 💍 Artisanal silver lovers
• 👤 Those who seek freedom and flow

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.6 cm long by 2.5 cm wide — about the size of an extended thumb. Sold without a chain; choose your own favorite silver chain from our chain collection or use one you already own. Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico and the US.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. When your dolphin has traveled far enough, we buy it back in store credit, up to 35%, with no expiration or hidden terms. Learn the full details of the Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this include a chain?
A: No, it's a pendant only. Add any of our Taxco silver chains or use one you already have at home.

Q: Is fire opal fragile?
A: Yes, it's a delicate stone that needs care. Avoid impacts, chlorine, and soapy water. Treated well, your dolphin will last for years.

Q: Can I order a chain separately?
A: Absolutely. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with your preferred chain length and we'll send you options.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you've outgrown — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer in store credit.

Dolphin of fire opal and Taxco — once it's gone, it's gone.