Dragonfly Pendant Sterling Silver .950 Fire Opal — Taxco

A silver dragonfly soars at your throat: nature, tradition, and fire in every gleam.

Features

• Material: Sterling .950 with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting
• Stone: Fire Opal multicolor
• Size: 4.7 cm tall
• Weight: 4.8 g
• Closure: Pendant with loop
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This dragonfly is no ordinary pendant. At 4.7 centimeters, it catches the eye without overwhelming—and its center holds a fire opal that shifts from green to orange to deep red with every turn of light. It is nature's promise in silver: each dragonfly cast in Taxco is unique because the stone decides it. The wings cradle the stone individually set by hand, no machinery, only hands and precision.

Sterling .950 is purer than standard .925—a commitment to durability and the nobility of the metal. The hallmark .950 certifies it. The lost-wax casting technique of Taxco gives each wing volume and life; hand-setting places the stone as if it were the creature's heart. This is not costume jewelry—it is an act of craft.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silverwork for 500 years. Here, silver is not merely melted: a centuries-old knowledge lives in the hands of every artisan, learned from childhood. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that legacy, one piece at a time. This pendant is one more link in five hundred years of tradition.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide it is not for you, we buy back your dragonfly whenever you wish—up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .950 with certified hallmark
• ✦ Hand stone setting—each wing is unique
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor: greens, oranges, deep reds
• ✦ Made-to-order in Taxco—2-3 weeks
• ✦ Buyback without expiration, up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Gifts that leave a mark
• 💍 Those who love insects and nature
• 👤 Lovers of Taxco artisanal craft

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 4.7 cm tall—the size of a Mexican 5-peso coin, but vertical. Sold as pendant only, no chain. You can purchase a chain separately or use your own. Made-to-order in Taxco: ~2–3 weeks to craft. Ships 2–3 business days once ready.

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. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No, the pendant is sold alone. You can purchase a chain separately or use one you already own. The 4.7 cm measurement is the dragonfly body only.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Described as fire opal. If you have questions about the stone's exact origin before purchasing, contact us at hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll guide you.

Q: How is the hand-setting technique done?
A: The stone is set by hand, without a press or machinery. Each piece takes hours of precision work. This is why it's made to order.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or jewelry you do not use—we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos and we'll make you an offer.

A sterling .950 dragonfly soars only once—when it is gone, it is gone.