Sterling Silver .950 Cross Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco

Faith made silver: a Taxco cross with the mineral fire of opal in every ray.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone incrustration
• Design: Pierced religious cross with geometric detail
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Dimensions: 4.7 cm long × proportional width
• Sold without chain (pendant only)
• Weight: 6.9 g
• Made to order in Taxco
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This cross pendant is a piece of modern faith. Its geometric pierced design reveals the interior — the space where fire opal sits, its reddish and golden tones creating a luminous effect every time it catches the light. Not a solid antique cross: it's a feat of silversmith engineering, where each line of silver frames the stone with precision. At 4.7 cm long, it's visible without overwhelming — the right size to carry your faith close to your heart.

Crafted in sterling .950 with its hallmark guarantee, the hand-set stone technique requires placing each fragment of opal by hand before setting. It is a process that does not tolerate haste. Taxco has spent over 500 years perfecting this skill — from colonial crosses to pendants like this one, which honor tradition without copying it.

Religious and non-religious alike wear silver crosses: for some it is sacrament, for others a symbol of identity, for many a thread that ties generations together. In the Arte Taxco story, every religious piece is a reminder that Taxco's silversmithing was born in convents and churches — it is the ancestral craft of Guerrero.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide it is not for you, we buy back your pendant up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal hand-set
• ✦ Modern religious geometric design
• ✦ Made to order in Taxco
• ✦ Buyback without expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 💍 Spiritual or faith gift
• 👤 Those seeking a contemporary religious piece
• 🎁 Special occasion or personal vow

Dimensions & Shipping

The pendant is 4.7 cm long. Sold without chain — the chain is separate — choose one from our collection or use one you already own. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order in Taxco: ~2 weeks from confirmation.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can use any chain of your choice — we carry chain in our store.

Q: What is hand-set stone incrustration?
A: Each fragment of opal is placed and soldered by hand before setting. It is more delicate than a press-set, because it respects the natural shape of the stone.

Q: Is fire opal durable?
A: Opal is more fragile than diamond or quartz — avoid impacts, water, and chemicals. With care, it lasts for years. If damaged, we can replace it.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Use?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and details.

Unique Taxco piece — once it's gone, it's gone.