Snail Pendant Sterling Silver .950 with Fire Opal

The snail's spiral in pure silver, with fire opal gleaming in every turn.

Features

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Pendant length: 4.5 cm
• Width: Approx. 1.5 cm
• Weight: 5.59 g
• Pendant only — chain sold separately
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

A snail in silver that captures nature's perfect geometry. The spiral — that universal symbol of growth and protection — comes alive through polished sections that guide your eye toward the fire opal nestled at its heart. Each facet of the multicolor opal glows differently as light shifts, as if holding fragments of sunlight trapped inside. It is not just a pendant: it's a reminder that beauty unfolds in spirals, at your own pace.

.950 silver is the purest silver used in jewelry — 95% pure silver with only 5% alloy. Each stone was hand-set, work that demands precision and patience. Fire opal is a living stone, with flashes that change with the light. This stone-setting technique, perfected in the workshops of Taxco for five centuries, ensures your setting will endure for generations.

Taxco is the world capital of artisanal silver — for 500 years, its craftspeople have transformed silver into poetry. Every snail that leaves these workshops honors that tradition: no stone-setting presses, no shortcuts, only hands and craft. The fire opal in your pendant was chosen for its inner fire, its power to reflect colors found nowhere else in nature.

Buy risk-free. The Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases your snail whenever you decide — store credit with no expiration, up to 35% because it holds a stone. Your silver always has value.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 Sterling Silver, the purest in jewelry
• ✦ Multicolor fire opal with natural play of light
• ✦ Hand-set with Taxco technique
• ✦ Perfect for personalizing with your favorite chain
• ✦ Buyback up to 35%, no expiration

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those who love nature's symbols
• 💍 Meaningful gift for her
• 👤 Lovers of stones with inner light

Size and Shipping

The pendant measures 4.5 cm long — about the size of a thumbnail, versatile for any chain length. It comes as pendant only, chain not included: this way you can choose the thickness and style of chain that best matches your style. For chain recommendations or questions, email hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships 2-3 business days.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The pendant comes alone so you can choose the chain you love best — thick, thin, gold, silver. That's part of making it yours.

Q: How delicate is fire opal?
A: Opal is more sensitive than diamond, but with care it lasts a lifetime. Avoid direct blows, perfume, and chlorine. Store in a dry case when not wearing.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: .950 silver is purer (95% silver vs 92.5%). It's the standard in Mexico and Taxco — especially for pieces with delicate stones like opal.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited, or damaged — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll send you an offer.

A snail of fire opal in .950 silver — beauty that spirals slowly, fire that always shines.