{"product_id":"dije-cruz-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","title":"Silver Cross Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Taxco cross that carries your faith close to your heart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver .950 with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone setting\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Blue fire opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5 cm long (chain not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Classic religious cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sterling silver .950 cross is a pendant that speaks of faith without words. The blue fire opal, set by hand one stone at a time, captures light in a way that feels spiritual — each shade of blue shifts with the angle, as if holding a secret. At 5.5 centimeters long, it's subtle yet powerful around the neck — large enough to be seen, delicate enough to wear every day under or over your clothes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cross is crafted in .950 silver, the highest purity that Taxco's master silversmiths have worked historically. The .950 is softer than .925, allowing artisans to achieve that hand-set precision — each stone placed without machine, breathing with the metal. The hallmark \u003cstrong\u003e950\u003c\/strong\u003e certifies it. This is the finish of inherited pieces, the ones that travel generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of religious silver for five centuries. Taxco crosses are not mere ornaments — they are talismans with craft. The tradition of setting opal in a cross comes from times when stone color carried meaning: blue, for protection. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is the story of that tradition carried forward today, intact, to your jewelry box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant ships without a chain — because we know each person has their own, or wants to choose one. The cross is the artwork; the chain, your personal choice. When we buy it back (you decide when), we offer up to 35% in store credit with no expiration, because .950 silver always holds value. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 silver — master silversmith purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Blue fire opal hand-set by artisan\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Symbol of faith and protection from Taxco\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; No chain: personalize your style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Spiritual and faith gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Anyone seeking protection and meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Everyday wear under any style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotal pendant length: \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (from top to bottom). \u003cstrong\u003eChain not included\u003c\/strong\u003e — the price is for the pendant only. Add your own chain to match your style. Ships in 2-3 business days within Mexico; international inquire. One-of-a-kind piece, made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy with confidence. We buy back your cross whenever you choose, up to 35% in digital store credit with no expiration. No rush, no deadline — your faith and your silver are always valued. \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 this include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The pendant ships alone (5.5 cm long). You choose the chain that speaks to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does hand-set mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Each stone is placed individually in the silver without machinery. The silversmith feels the exact pressure — that's why it won't crack or slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is fire opal fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's more delicate than other stones. Avoid direct blows and store carefully. With care, it lasts a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld, inherited, or unused silver — we buy it back. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos and approximate weight. No guilt, no pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Taxco cross carries 500 years of faith in the craft. This one is yours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51546375225590,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005359","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005359_1.jpg?v=1787669138","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-cruz-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}