Snail Pendant Sterling Silver with Fire Opal — Taxco

A silver snail that carries all the fire of the opal within.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic Sterling .925 Silver
• Technique: Hand stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor
• Dimensions: 3.7 cm long
• Weight: 4.12 g
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Finish: Polished

A snail in miniature that captures the gentleness of nature. Fire opal set into the snail's body plays with red, green, and blue tones — each piece unique, as if every snail carries its own underwater rainbow. Pocket-sized (3.7 cm), perfect for wearing nature's slow rhythm without weight.

Crafted in sterling .925 with hand stone inlay — each facet of the opal has been polished to glow without artifice. Hand-inlay technique demands precision: the stone is secured individually, no press machinery. Taxco has perfected this craft for 500 years — how silver and stone speak to one another, how they hold light. Learn about the authenticity certificate for your pendant.

The Art Taxco story is generations learning to see a stone and imagine how silver might embrace it. This snail is not machine-made — it is craft, patience, decision by hand.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Fire Opal with natural multicolor flash
• ✦ Hand-set in sterling .925
• ✦ Discreet, elegant size: 3.7 cm
• ✦ Chain-free: personalize with your favorite link
• ✦ Lifetime buyback: your silver always worth up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Nature and ocean lovers
• 💍 Those drawn to symbolism in small things
• 👤 Everyday wear with meaning

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant is 3.7 cm long — the size of a small walnut. Sold as pendant only; chain purchased separately. Pair it with a delicate chain (40–45 cm) for minimalist effect, or a heavier link for bold contrast. Ships 2–3 business days to any address in Mexico and the US. Write if you need chain recommendations.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, pendant only. This lets you choose exactly the chain that matches your style — delicate, bold, silver or gold-toned.

Q: Does opal scratch easily?
A: Fire opal is more delicate than harder stones (quartz, turquoise). Avoid direct impacts and store it in its own pouch when not wearing. With basic care, it will last for years.

Q: Why doesn't it have a hallmark stamp?
A: This piece was handcrafted; the hallmark is optional in some artisanal casting techniques. Sterling .925 authenticity is guaranteed by certificate.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old pendants, broken chains, or inherited silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll make an offer.

A silver snail with fire opal — once it's gone, it's gone.