{"product_id":"dije-ballena-plata-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","title":"Whale Tail Pendant Sterling Silver Opal Fire — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA whale's tail in pure silver, carrying the ocean and freedom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, sky-blue tone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Whale tail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.1 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included (pendant only)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCustom-made\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is a gesture toward the sea. Two and a half centimeters of pure silver poetry: a whale's tail with fire opal hand-set into the metal, in sky-blue tones that catch light like water in motion. The stone sparkles as it moves, as if holding the ocean's reflection. It's small, but present — the perfect size to wear close to the heart or on a chain of your choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pendant is .950 sterling silver, pure and authentic, with its hallmark engraved as a promise. Fire opal is living stone: it shifts color with the light. The inlay was hand-set in Taxco's workshops, where 500 years of silversmithing craft remains alive in gestures like this — small, precise, singular.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco is not just a city: it is the birthplace of artisanal silverwork in the Americas. For five centuries, Taxco's masters have worked silver with a honesty that knows no age. This pendant is proof: made to order, it will reach you in ~2 weeks, because true craftsmanship does not rush. Every gesture counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd here is the best part: buy risk-free. If one day you decide you no longer wear it, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003ewe buy back your pendant in store credit, up to 35%, with no expiration\u003c\/a\u003e. Your silver always has value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 sterling with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Fire opal, sky-blue, hand-set\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Exclusive whale tail design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; No chain: personalize your necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35%, no expiration\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Ocean lovers and dreamers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Travelers and adventurers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Meaningful gift without words\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 2.5 cm. This pendant comes \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is the piece alone. You can thread it on a chain you already own or choose a new one to match. Ready in ~2 weeks after your order, because it is made to order in Taxco. Ships 2-3 business days once handcrafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% of value, with no expiration. There is no time limit. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can use a chain you already have or ask us for options — \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ewrite us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How large does it look when worn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 2.5 cm long — about the size of a peso coin. Delicate but visible, it hangs elegantly on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Fire opal is delicate, living stone. With care — avoid impacts and chlorine — it will last for years. Not for rough wear; it is a ceremonial piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or anything you stop wearing — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we will make you an offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhale tail in pure silver — once your order is complete, it is yours forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51504889364726,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005264","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005264_1.jpg?v=1787529215","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-ballena-plata-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}