Fire Opal Silver Pendant — Taxco .950

The magic of fire in a drop of silver — the opal that changes with light.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling Silver .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor tones
• Design: Teardrop with artisan face carving
• Measurements: 3.9 cm long
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Weight: 4.3 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Note: Custom assembly available

This pendant is a celebration of color in motion. The fire opal glows in tones that shift from yellow to orange and red, each one unique depending on the light. The sterling silver .950 teardrop frames the stone in a design that blends delicacy with presence — a carved face in silver gives the piece narrative depth, as if it holds a story of transformation and freedom.

Hand-set in the workshops of Taxco, each step of this process demands precision: holding the fragile stone, adjusting the metal without cracking, polishing until it glows. Sterling .950 is purer than .925, making it more malleable and resistant to tarnish. It carries the official hallmark as a guarantee of authenticity.

Taxco has been the world center of artisan silversmithing for 500 years. Every piece from its workshops carries that heritage — techniques passed down through generations, hands that know exactly how much pressure a stone can take, when the metal is ready. The Arte Taxco story is about honoring that craft and bringing it to the world.

Opal is the stone of light: it is said to amplify emotion and bring clarity. Wearing it reminds you that change is beautiful — like the stone that appears different from every angle, you too have many facets. Buy risk-free: our Lifetime Buyback Program repurchases this pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal hand-set in silver
• ✦ Each tone is unique — no two are alike
• ✦ Pendant only, no chain — customize your length
• ✦ Buyback up to 35% with no expiration

Perfect for

• 🎁 Special occasions when you want to shine
• 💍 Meaningful gifts with energy
• 👤 Anyone who loves color-shifting stones

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant 3.9 cm long (no chain). Pair it with any chain you prefer or use on a keychain. Standard shipping 2-3 business days. For custom chain assembly, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We repurchase your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the pendant come with a chain?
A: No, the price is for the pendant only. You can choose any chain you like or use it as a keychain charm. If you'd like us to assemble it with a chain, contact us.

Q: How delicate is fire opal?
A: Opal is a soft stone. Avoid direct impact and extreme temperature changes. Store in a dry case and clean with a soft cloth.

Q: Why does the opal color change?
A: Opal contains water within its structure; this creates a light refraction effect that makes colors shift depending on the angle — that's what makes it unique.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

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

A pendant of silver and fire — made in Taxco, yours forever.