Butterfly Pendant Silver Opal of Fire Blue — Taxco .925

A butterfly of blue fire that catches light against your heart.

Features

• Material: Sterling .925 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand stone setting and inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, blue tone
• Design: Butterfly with granulation on wings
• Measurements: 3.3 cm long
• Chain: Not included — price is for pendant only
• Weight: 4.5 g
• Finish: Polished and bright
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This butterfly pendant captures the essence of fire opal: that deep blue that plays with green flashes, as if the stone breathes light from within. The design is elegant and unfussy — the butterfly flies with wings full of granulated silver, a detail that invites touch. The perfect size to wear close to your heart, neither too bold nor timid. It's a piece that sparks conversation: "Where is that opal from?" — and you can share that it comes from the heart of Taxco's silversmithing tradition.

Every fire opal is unique — no two have the same color play — so this pendant is genuinely yours alone. Hand stone setting, no machines, means every angle of the stone was placed with care by someone who understands the craft. The tradition of stone inlay in Taxco combines precision and patience: the result is a piece that shines because it deserves to shine.

Taxco had been working silver magic for 500 years when fire opal arrived. Today, the combination remains an art form. The Arte Taxco story is the story of that unbroken craft, passing hand to hand, generation to generation. This pendant is part of that chain — literal and figurative.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide it's not for you, we buy back your fire opal butterfly whenever you choose — up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Genuine Fire Opal with color-play
• ✦ Hand-set stone, individually placed
• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 silver
• ✦ Handcrafted to order in Taxco
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Opal lovers and color-play collectors
• 💍 Gifts with meaning and originality
• 👤 Anyone seeking artisan-crafted jewelry

Measurements & Shipping

Pendant length: 3.3 cm. Pendant only — chain is NOT included. You can use any silver or steel chain you own or purchase separately (standard collar thickness: 1-3 mm). Ships 2-3 business days. For chain recommendations, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. The price is for the pendant only. You can purchase a chain separately or use one you already own. For length and thickness recommendations, email hola@artetaxco.mx.

Q: What is fire opal and why is each one different?
A: Fire opal is a natural stone with silica layers that refract light, creating that play of blue, green, and gold hues. Each piece has unique patterns — no two are alike in nature.

Q: Is fire opal delicate?
A: It's a beautiful but sensitive stone. Avoid sudden temperature changes, perfumes, and chlorine. Store in a dry case when not wearing. With care, it will last generations.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or unworn silver — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx with approximate weight. Your silver always has value.

Blue fire opal butterfly: once it's gone, it's gone. Handcrafted in Taxco.