Seahorse Pendant Fire Opal Silver .950 — Handmade Taxco

A Taxco seahorse in pure silver — where ocean meets the craft of five centuries.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 Silver with hallmark — highest purity
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Blue Fire Opal
• Design: Artisan seahorse
• Length: 4.6 cm
• Sold as pendant only — chain not included
• Weight: 5.8 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Custom orders available

This seahorse emerges from .950 silver with the detail only Taxco's centuries-old craft can achieve. Each scale, each curve, bears the mark of artisan hands that command both the chisel and the stone. The blue fire opal that adorns it speaks of the sea where these fragile creatures dwell — a color conversation between metal and stone. At 4.6 centimeters, it commands attention without announcing itself. A quiet declaration that true jewelry speaks of craft, not size.

.950 silver is the choice of metalworkers who make no compromises. This near-pure silver is denser, more durable, nobler than .925. The hallmark certifies authenticity. And the hand stone setting — where each opal seats in its frame through the precision of a Taxco craftsperson — is the work that separates artisan from manufacturer: no machine can tension a stone the way a master's hand does.

For 500 years, Taxco has been the world capital of artisan silver. Since the Colonial discovery of ore in Guerrero's mountains, each generation of plateros inherits not just techniques but a responsibility: honor the stone, respect the metal, leave a mark. The Art Taxco story continues that lineage. This seahorse is one more proof of why Taxco matters.

And because we stand behind our craft, the Lifetime Buyback Program backs this piece. When you decide it's time to release this seahorse, we buy it back. Your silver always holds value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 Silver — highest purity and durability
• ✦ Blue Fire Opal hand-set in place
• ✦ Detailed artisan design from Taxco
• ✦ Perfect size for meaningful gifts (4.6 cm)
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration — risk-free purchase

Ideal For

• 🎁 Gifts with history and meaning
• 💍 Ocean lovers and nature collectors
• 👤 Collectors of true Taxco artisan jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

Length: 4.6 cm (pendant only — chain sold separately, so you choose). Ships 2-3 business days. Custom orders available — write hola@artetaxco.mx for details and timeline.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can choose your own chain from our collection or use one you already own — wear it at the length you prefer.

Q: What is hand stone setting?
A: It means each stone (here, the fire opal) is placed and secured by hand in its frame. No glue, no machine press — it's an artisan's work, feeling the stone under their tools.

Q: Can I order one with a different stone?
A: Yes. This piece is made to order. Write hola@artetaxco.mx with your idea and budget.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or damaged silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make you an offer, no obligation.

Each seahorse is unique. Once it's gone, it's gone.