{"product_id":"dije-plata-estrella-marina-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","title":"Silver Starfish Pendant with Fire Opal — Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA starfish suspended in silver, with the hypnotic glow of fire opal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Combined — hand-set stone + repoussé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Fire Opal, green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Articulated starfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 3.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: NOT included — pendant only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: .950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery starfish tells a story of motion, of arms open to the ocean.\u003c\/em\u003e This pendant captures that geometry in .950 silver — the purest standard, reserved for pieces worthy of generations. Fire opal, with its play of green light that shifts with each angle, is the stone for those unafraid to shine differently. Not a diamond: better. It is mineral fire, genuine iridescence, a gift of nature. The hand-set stone and repoussé work from Taxco embrace each side of the gem without constraining it — the combined technique honors the freedom of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is the standard of Taxco's master silversmiths. At 95% pure silver (versus the more commercial .925), this purity offers durability without sacrificing the flexibility of artisanal work. Each starfish in this lot was assembled by hand, with repoussé details carved in relief — not mass casting, but human decision engraved in metal. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificado-autenticidad-joyas-plata-925\"\u003eYour certificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e backs the purity and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaxco does not invent traditions — it lives them. For 500 years, the silversmiths of this Guerrero city have perfected techniques the world copies. The starfish is a marine motif, but in the hands of a Taxco artisan it becomes an object of contemplation — each arm is a choice of volume, each curve a breath of metal. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nuestra-historia\"\u003eThe Arte Taxco story\u003c\/a\u003e honors that craft without diluting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant is more than jewelry: it is a talisman of movement, of change, of light that needs no permission to exist. Buy it risk-free. If ever you decide your silver should be worth money instead of memories, we buy it back. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e — buyback up to 35%, no expiration, in store credit that never expires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Sterling Silver — the purest Taxco standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Green Fire Opal with natural iridescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Hand-set and hand-carved repoussé work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Exclusive articulated starfish design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Lifetime buyback up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Those seeking a unique marine talisman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Meaningful gifts with rarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Lovers of opal and artisan techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 3.4 cm (about the size of a five-peso coin, just larger than a thumb). \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only — chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose yours from our .925 or .950 silver chain collection, or use one you already have. Ships 2-3 business days. Made to order in ~2 weeks: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in store credit, no expiration. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No — pendant only. This lets you choose: silver, cord, leather, whatever your style calls for. We carry silver chains in our shop, or use one you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is fire opal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A variety of opal with red, green, and blue iridescence. It is natural stone, not synthetic. Each fire opal is unique — yours will have its own pattern of fire. It is more delicate than quartz, so it requires care (avoid impact and sudden temperature changes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I wear this pendant daily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The pendant itself is robust (.950 silver with repoussé technique), but fire opal is sensitive. We recommend occasional wear or special occasions. If worn daily, do so carefully to avoid hard impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Have Silver You No Longer Use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInherited, old, or simply unworn — we buy it back, no questions. Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e with photos of the pendant and its weight if you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen fire opal in .950 silver — where mineral light meets the artisan's hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51497863086326,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000005175","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-005175_1.jpg?v=1787318261","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-estrella-marina-con-opalo-de-fuego-taxco-950","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}