A dolphin in silver that captures the glow of fire with every turn.
Characteristics
- Material: Authentic .950 Silver with Hallmark
- Technique: Stone Setting — hand-engasted
- Stone: Fire Opal, blue tone
- Design: Dolphin in relief with decorative granulation
- Measurements: 4.1 cm long
- Weight: 3.4 g
- Chain not included — pendant only
- Hallmark: .950
- Origin: Taxco, Mexico
This pendant honors the sea and freedom. The sinuous dolphin form — a universal symbol of joy and protection — cradles a fire opal at its heart. The stone, with its blue-green shimmer, floats within the silver body as if the creature has captured ocean light in a single gesture. Every detail, from the engraved eye to the granulated lines texturing the body, was completed with hand setting: no machine decides where the stone rests — it is the deliberate choice of an artisan, stroke after stroke.
The silver is .950: superior purity, distinctive weight and resonance. The hallmark .950 is your guarantee that what you see is what you wear. This is not a fashion accessory; it is a piece that ages gracefully, that gains character over time, because it was made to last.
Taxco has been the capital of artisanal silversmithing for 500 years. When you wear an Arte Taxco pendant, you carry that legacy: five centuries of mastery in every centimeter. The fire opal, with its play of colors, is a mineral stone of rare beauty — no two opals are alike, just as no two dolphins in the sea are identical.
And here is what changes everything: buy risk-free. If the day comes when this pendant no longer calls to you, Arte Taxco will buy it back. Your silver always holds value, Lifetime Buyback Program — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. It is the freedom of the dolphin: the ability to swim forward knowing there is always a safe harbor.
Key Benefits
- ✦ .950 Silver — maximum purity and lasting brilliance
- ✦ Blue Fire Opal — unique and valuable stone
- ✦ Hand-set stone — Taxco craftsmanship in every detail
- ✦ Symbolic design — dolphin, freedom and protection
- ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%
Perfect For
- 💌 Gifts with deep spiritual meaning
- 💖 Ocean and sea creature lovers
- 🎁 Special occasions and memorable moments
Measurements and Shipping
Length: 4.1 cm. This is a pendant — no size applies. The price is for the pendant alone — chain is not included. Purchase a chain separately from our store or use one from your collection. Ships to all of Mexico and the United States in 2-3 business days. Need a custom size? Write us at hola@artetaxco.mx — we create custom pieces in ~2 weeks.
Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value
Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in digital store credit, no expiration. There is no time limit. Learn all the details of the Lifetime Buyback Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. Sold as pendant only at 4.1 cm. You can purchase a separate chain or use one you already own.
Q: What is fire opal?
A: It is a variety of opal with blue, green and yellow flashes. It is a natural, valuable stone that is sensitive to heat. Avoid direct heat sources and do not submerge in water for long periods.
Q: How does hand setting work?
A: The artisan places the stone by hand and secures it with small tools, without machines. Each movement is intentional — which is why each piece is unique and the setting is more durable than industrial methods.
Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?
Old silver, heirloom pieces, or anything you simply don't use — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will tell you its value.
A silver and fire dolphin — once it is gone, it is gone.
