{"product_id":"dije-cruz-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-951","title":"Fire Opal Cross Pendant Sterling Silver — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe silver cross of Taxco with the fire of opal in the sky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Sterling .950 Silver with 950 Hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, sky-blue color\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSize: 5 cm in length\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Classic religious cross\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished and bright\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChain: Not included — pendant only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHallmark: 950\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA five-centimeter cross that catches the light of Taxco's fire opals. Each stone, hand-set in .950 silver, shines with sky-blue tones and green flashes — that color-play is the signature of genuine opal. It's a piece that speaks: religious and beautiful, weightless, made to be worn over the heart or gifted with meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is the highest purity produced in Taxco. It carries the 950 hallmark engraved — proof of authenticity recognized in any silversmith shop in the world. The hand-setting of each stone is an act of precision: the Taxco craftsperson places every opal in its silver bed, securing it without mechanical press, respecting the stone's natural color and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. Since the discovery of silver mines in Guerrero, the city's silversmiths developed techniques still referenced today. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e is part of that tradition: every cross we make honors why Taxco remains the place where silver is born with soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, never expires. Taxco silver always holds value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Authentic .950 Sterling Silver with engraved hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Sky-blue Fire Opal hand-set in stone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Discreet size: 5 cm, perfect for any occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Made in Taxco, 500 years of silversmith tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback up to 35%, never expires\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Religious and spiritual gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Special occasions and ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Those who seek meaning in jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 5 cm in length (from top loop to cross point). Width approx. 2.5 cm. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Sold without chain — this is the pendant only.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can purchase any .925 or .950 silver chain from the store to pair with it. Ships within 2-3 business days across Mexico and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We repurchase your pendant whenever you decide, in store credit, up to 35% (because it has stone), no expiration or hassle. You only need your authenticity certificate number. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The price is for the pendant only. We sell .925 and .950 silver chains separately that pair perfectly with this design. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e if you need recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the fire opal authentic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It comes with an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003eauthenticity certificate\u003c\/a\u003e. The color-play (blue to green) is the natural hallmark of genuine fire opal. Each piece varies slightly — that's part of its value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What's the difference between .950 and .925 silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 is 95% pure silver (vs. 92.5% in .925), brighter and more durable. It's the purity Taxco treasures. Both are authentic — .950 is the premium choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHave Silver You No Longer Wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited, or unworn — we buy it back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you. Your silver always holds value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Taxco cross: small, luminous, for life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51549848010998,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005434","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005434_1.jpg?v=1787766938","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-cruz-plata-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-951","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}