Fire Opal Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .925

Mineral fire at your chest — fire opal in Taxco silver, made for those who wear no chains.

Characteristics

• Material: Authentic sterling silver .925 with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — casting + hand stone setting
• Stone: Multicolor Fire Opal
• Size: 3.3 × 2.3 cm (compact, everyday wear)
• Weight: 1.4 g
• Finish: Polished bright with pre-Hispanic details
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only
• Hallmark: .925 (silver assay)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

Every fire opal pendant is a scrap of geology — layers of silica that trap the earth's inner fire. This one, set in Taxco silver using combined technique, is the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin, ideal for daily wear with zero weight. It comes without a chain because the magic is that YOU choose how to wear it — on your favorite link, a delicate chain, or tucked away when you need it to rest.

The technique is combined because the pendant began in casting — silver melted, molded to exact form — and then, the stone setting was done by hand, stone by stone, no press, no machine. It's the signature of Taxco silversmithing: the precision of modern machinery where it counts, the intelligence of the hand where it shines. The final polish reveals the pre-Hispanic details circling the opal, a wink to the 500 years of craft that Taxco breathes.

Taxco, Guerrero, is the world capital of artisanal silver — five centuries of silversmiths whose tradition never rests. Every pendant we make there is an act of continuity, a vote of confidence that the hand remains irreplaceable. Learn the story of Arte Taxco and why origin matters.

Buy risk-free. If ever you decide it no longer fits your life, we buy it back in store credit — up to 35% of its value, no expiration, no fine print. Discover all the details of our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• ✦ Multicolor Fire Opal — each one unique by nature
• ✦ Hand-set artisanal stone, Taxco combined technique
• ✦ Compact and lightweight (1.4 g) — perfect for everyday
• ✦ Buyback no expiration, up to 35%

Ideal For

• 💍 Lovers of minerals and geology
• 👤 Daily wear, paired with any chain you already own
• 🎁 Gifts for the unconventional

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant measures 3.3 cm long × 2.3 cm wide — comparable to a Mexican 5-peso coin. Price is for the pendant only, chain not included. You can pair it with any existing link, delicate chain, or cord, or request a custom sterling silver chain by writing to hola@artetaxco.mx. Ships 2-3 business days to Mexico and the USA.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. We sell the pendant alone so you can pair it with a chain you already love, or request a custom one in sterling silver from us.

Q: What is fire opal and why is each one different?
A: Opal is hydrated silica with microscopic layers that refract light. In nature, no two opals are the same — each carries its own color palette. The ones you see in this pendant are authentic.

Q: Can I wear it at the beach or pool?
A: Avoid chlorine and saltwater. Opal is sensitive to sudden humidity and temperature shifts. Store it in a dry case when not worn.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

We buy back pendants, bracelets, rings, necklaces — any silver piece you decide no longer fits your life. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make you an offer.

Fire opal in Taxco silver — mineral fire, forever.