Dolphin Sterling Silver Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950

The freedom of the dolphin, captured in pure silver and fire opal.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark — highest purity
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal in lime-green tone
• Design: Stylized dolphin — symbol of intelligence and play
• Length: 4.2 cm (chain not included)
• Weight: 4.8 g
• Finish: Mirror polish with textured details
• Chain: NOT included — pendant only
• Hallmark: 950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico · Made to Order

This pendant captures the restless spirit of the dolphin in .950 silver, the purest that exists. The lime-green fire opal — a rare, fragile, luminous stone — gleams on the animal's back as if holding the essence of water. It is not an everyday piece: it is a portable talisman, a reminder that beauty lives in the details. At 4.2 cm long, it sits proportional to the chest, visible yet intimate. Perfect for those seeking something different, something beyond the obvious.

.950 sterling is the choice of jewelers who make no compromises. The 950 hallmark you will see engraved is your guarantee of authenticity. Hand-set stone inlay means each facet of the opal was placed by expert hands, with no press or machine — a craft that takes hours per piece and has been practiced in Taxco for more than five centuries.

Taxco has been, since 1534, the heart of American silversmithing. Five hundred years of masters teaching apprentices, of techniques crossing generations, of silver melted in the same furnaces where their grandfathers worked. This pendant is born from that tradition — it is not a manufacturing accident; it is inheritance. When you wear a piece of Arte Taxco, you carry not just jewelry: you carry the history of an entire region devoted to making beauty last.

And if one day you decide it is not for you, or if you need that value back, our Lifetime Buyback Program buys your piece with no expiration, up to 35% in store credit. Your silver always holds value — that is risk-free shopping.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal hand-set — rare and luminous
• ✦ Dolphin design: symbol of intelligence and freedom
• ✦ Made to Order in Taxco — unique piece per order
• ✦ Lifetime Buyback: we return up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Those seeking something different and meaningful
• 💍 Gifts with character and depth
• 👤 Lovers of marine mythology and nature

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 4.2 cm. Sold without chain — pendant only. You can wear it with any silver chain you own (we recommend 45–50 cm so it sits visible at the chest). If you need chain suggestions, write to hola@artetaxco.mx. Shipped throughout Mexico in 2–3 business days. Since this is Made to Order, crafting time is ~2 weeks after purchase confirmation.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. Sold as pendant only, no chain. You can use any .925 silver chain, 45–50 cm recommended. Contact us if you need a suggestion.

Q: What is fire opal and why is it so fragile?
A: Fire opal is a natural stone with high water content, making it sensitive to temperature shifts and pressure. Its lime-green color is a rarity. Avoid impacts and sudden climate changes. It is a collector's stone, not for rough wear.

Q: Is it Made to Order? How long does it take?
A: Yes. Each piece is crafted to order in Taxco, ~2 weeks after purchase. That ensures your dolphin is unique and made with special care.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, heirlooms, or pieces you have outgrown — we buy them back, no questions asked. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and piece details.

Taxco Dolphin: Made to Order, Made to Last.