Fire Opal Fish Pendant — Sterling Silver .950 Taxco

A fish of fire — where red stone tells the ocean of Taxco.

Characteristics

• Material: .950 Sterling Silver with .950 hallmark
• Technique: Combined (casting + hand-setting)
• Stone: Natural red Fire Opal
• Weight: 6.4 g
• Size: 3.3 cm long × 3 cm wide
• Closure: loop for chain (not included)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Pendant only — chain sold separately

This pendant is born from the fusion of water and stone: a stylized fish where the red fire opal glows like living scales. The combined technique—casting in .950 silver and manual stone-setting—gives it a presence that weighs just right: 6.4 grams of true craftsmanship. At 3.3 × 3 cm, it's visible without overwhelming; the perfect size for someone who wants a touch of nature without sacrificing elegance.

.950 silver is the purest available in jewelry—nearly pure silver—and carries its hallmark as a guarantee. Fire opal is a volatile, capricious stone: each example is different, with veins that exist only once. This one was chosen for its deep red, the color that recalls Guerrero sunsets. The setting is entirely by hand, stone by stone, without machines to speed the process. This is why custom orders take ~2 weeks.

Taxco did not invent fire opal, but it did invent how to make it speak. For 500 years, Guerrero silversmiths have taken stones from around the world—from turquoise to opals—and given them voice through silver. Every pendant that leaves Taxco carries that tradition: respect for the stone, time of craft, honesty of material. It is not a quick accessory; it is a conversation between maker and wearer.

Buy risk-free. If you ever decide this fish is not for you, we buy back the pendant whenever you wish—no expiration, in digital credit, up to 35%. Your silver always has value. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ .950 Sterling Silver — the purest in jewelry
• ✦ Natural red Fire Opal, one-of-a-kind stone
• ✦ Hand-set entirely, no press machinery
• ✦ Versatile maritime design, unisex
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Meaningful gift — for ocean lovers
• 💍 Special occasions — weddings, anniversaries, milestones
• 👤 Collectors of unique Taxco stones

Measurements & Shipping

The pendant measures 3.3 cm long by 3 cm wide—about the size of a large coin, visible but intimate. Pendant only, chain NOT included. You can pair it with any silver chain you own, or email hola@artetaxco.mx for chain recommendations from our store.

Standard shipping: 2-3 business days. Custom or personalized orders: ~2 weeks. Every piece includes a certificate of authenticity.

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 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 use a chain you already own, or write us for advice on purchasing one from our store.

Q: How does hand-setting work?
A: Each stone is placed and secured manually, without press machinery. It's slower, but the stone sits more securely and the finish is superior. This is why custom orders take ~2 weeks.

Q: Is fire opal delicate?
A: Yes, more than other stones. Avoid direct impacts, chlorine, and seawater. Clean with a dry cloth. With care, it will last for years.

Do You Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old, inherited, or broken silver — we buy it back regardless of condition. Write to hola@artetaxco.mx with photos of the pendant or piece.

A fish of fire around your neck, made in Taxco, to carry the ocean with you.