Fire Opal Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .950

The magic of fire opal at your neck — flashes of fire with every movement.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Stone: Natural Fire Opal
• Color: Multicolor with red, orange, and green flashes
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Size: 4.4 cm long
• Bail: Mobile ring
• Finish: Bright polish with textured frame
• Weight: 2.8 g
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant captures the essence of fire opal — a stone that lives and breathes with every shift of light. The multicolor opal reveals deep reds, warm oranges, and iridescent greens that only appear when light strikes it at just the right angle. It is a piece that invites a second look, invites you to lean in, to discover. At 4.4 cm it is notable enough to be a statement, yet discreet enough for everyday wear under any neckline.

Hand setting is the signature of Taxco in this piece. This is not industrial pressing: every point of contact between the .950 silver and the stone was decided, executed, and refined by artisan hands. The textured frame around the opal amplifies the internal fire — as if the silver itself radiates what the stone reflects. That setting technique is what separates jewelry from an object: respect for the stone, patience, precision.

Taxco has been the heart of Mexican artisanal silverwork for 500 years. It is no accident that a fire opal — a stone that demands delicate technique, exact light — was chosen for this design. The story of Arte Taxco is the story of that tradition: silversmiths who inherit not just tools, but judgment. Judgment to know when a stone is worthy of setting, and how.

Chain not included — this is the pendant only. You can wear it on a chain you already love, or choose a new one that complements the opal's fire. This gives you design freedom and full control over how it looks on you. With our Lifetime Buyback Program, this piece is a risk-free purchase: whenever you decide, we buy it back at up to 35% in store credit, with no expiration.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Sterling .950 authentic — purer than .925
• ✦ Natural Fire Opal with multicolor flashes
• ✦ Hand-set, Taxco technique
• ✦ 4.4 cm size — subtle but present
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Anyone seeking fire and color in one piece
• 💍 Occasions where you want to shine with subtlety
• 👤 Collector of stones and opalescence

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant is 4.4 cm long. Pendant only — chain not included. You can use a chain you already own or request one at hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico. International shipping available — contact us.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you decide, up to 35% in digital store credit, no expiration. Silver with stone gradually decreases in buyback value, but never reaches zero. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only. It measures 4.4 cm long. You can use your favorite chain or request one at hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: Is the Fire Opal natural?
A: Yes, it is genuine fire opal, hand-set. Hand setting ensures that each stone is placed with care and judgment, not mass-produced.

Q: How do I care for fire opal?
A: Avoid perfumes, chlorine, and salt water. Store in a dry case. Clean with a soft microfiber cloth. Opal is more delicate than other stones — do not bend it or press it against hard surfaces.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, broken pendants, inherited chains — we buy them back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we offer instant store credit.

Fire Opal in .950 silver — this fire does not go out.