Bird Pendant Silver 950 with Green Fire Opal

A bird of silver and fire — the symbol of freedom worn over your heart.

Features

• Material: Authentic .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Combined — artisan casting and hand setting
• Design: Figurative bird with voluminous body
• Stone: Fire Opal, lime-green tone with natural play of light
• Finish: Polished bright silver, cabochon stone in bezel setting
• Weight: 6.3 g
• Size: 4.3 cm long × 2.3 cm wide
• Includes: Pendant only (chain not included)
• Hallmark: .950
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant tells a story in miniature: a bird of .950 silver, forged in Taxco through combined casting and hand-setting techniques, carries on its breast a gem that shines with its own inner fire. The lime-green fire opal is not synthetic — it is natural stone, each one unique, with that play of light the ancients called "fire within the stone." At 4.3 centimeters tall, it is large enough to be noticed, yet compact enough to wear close to skin or displayed boldly. A talisman for those who seek freedom, movement, transformation.

The combined technique reflects Taxco's vision: casting alone is not enough; a form must be completed, grounded. Taxco artisans master lost-wax casting (which allows this level of bird detail) and hand stone-setting — two crafts that demand patience and precision. .950 silver is even purer than .925 — a luxury that exists in Taxco because the plateros chose it, not because of trend. With the .950 hallmark, each pendant is a promise of authenticity.

Taxco has spent 500 years forging dreams in silver. The Arte Taxco story is the story of those artisans who decided that jewelry is not luxury unless it is honest, and beauty is not beauty unless it lasts. This bird is one more in a chain of five centuries: silver that gleams because it was hand-cleaned, stone that plays of light because it was set by someone who knows how to listen to it.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 silver authentic — luxury-grade purity
• ✦ Natural fire opal with unique play of light in every piece
• ✦ Combined artisan casting and hand-setting technique
• ✦ Visual presence at 4.3 cm — bold without being ostentatious
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35% in store credit, no expiration

Ideal For

• 🎁 Meaningful gifts — freedom, transformation, natural beauty
• 💍 Personal talisman for those who love natural stones
• 👤 Collector of Taxco artisan pendants and foundwork

Size and Shipping

The pendant measures 4.3 cm long × 2.3 cm wide — approximately the size of a Mexican 10-peso coin. Pendant only; chain is not included. You can pair it with any .925 or .950 silver chain you own, or we can help you source or custom-make one. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order: if you want custom sizing or design adjustments, write to hola@artetaxco.mx.

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. Fire opal is natural stone — over time it may need re-setting or special care. If you decide to sell it back, we evaluate and offer fair value. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it come with a chain?
A: No. This is the pendant only (4.3 cm). Chain sold separately. We can help you choose one that matches, or sell you one.

Q: Is the fire opal natural or lab-created?
A: It is natural fire opal. Each stone has its own color play and light. That is why it requires care: avoid chlorine, perfumes, and prolonged drying. It is a luxury because it is alive.

Q: What is the combined technique?
A: Artisan lost-wax casting for the bird form, plus hand-setting of the stone. Two Taxco techniques in one piece — that is what creates this level of detail and character.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Inherited, old, damaged — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we offer store credit, no obligation.

A bird of fire in silver — each piece as unique as the stone it carries.