Fire Opal Blue Sterling Pendant — Taxco .950

A flash of blue fire against your skin — the magic of Taxco fire opal, pure and uncompromised.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 with Mexican hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone
• Gemstone: Fire Opal, blue tone
• Size: 4.3 cm long × width varies by stone
• Chain: NOT included (pendant only)
• Weight: 2.8 g
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico
• Finish: Mirror-polished with textured details

This pendant captures fire opal in its deepest expression: intense blues crossed by veins of green and turquoise light. At 4.3 cm long, it's visible without demanding attention — the perfect size to wear close to your heart. Every stone is unique, with its own map of color and play of light. Hand-setting guarantees that your opal is placed individually, respecting its natural form.

Crafted in .950 sterling with its certified Mexican hallmark, this piece reflects Taxco's standards: metal authenticity and craft in every detail. Fire opal is a delicate mineral — its beauty depends on how light passes through its microscopic layers. That's why hand-setting matters: it's not a generic machine process, but an artisan's decision about how to hold this stone so it glows.

Taxco has been the world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years. In every Arte Taxco piece, that legacy is tangible: inherited techniques, rigorous purity standards, and a commitment to the singular piece. Your pendant isn't one among thousands — it's your connection to that tradition.

Buy risk-free. When you decide your opal has lived its cycle with you, we buy back the pendant in store credit, up to 35%, with no expiration. Your silver always holds value.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling with Mexican hallmark
• ✦ Fire opal hand-set by artisans
• ✦ Unique stone: each with its own blue-and-green palette
• ✦ No chain included — choose the chain that moves you
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 35%

Ideal for

• 💍 Special occasions and memorable moments
• 🎁 Meaningful gift with a collector's gemstone
• 👤 Anyone who loves stones with their own soul

Sizing & shipping

Pendant measures 4.3 cm long. Sold as pendant only; chain sold separately. Choose the chain that speaks to you: we offer options in .925 silver at various lengths and widths. Ships 2-3 business days. Custom adjustments: contact hola@artetaxco.mx.

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your silver always has worth

Buy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, in store credit, up to 35%, with 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. We have .925 sterling chains in several lengths (40, 45, 50 cm) and gauges — reach out and we'll build your ideal combo.

Q: Is the fire opal natural?
A: Yes. It's a fragile mineral, sensitive to water and impact. Not ideal for daily-wear rings, but a well-cared-for pendant opal lasts for years. If your stone shows fracture lines (common in opals), that adds character, not cost.

Q: What does hand-set mean?
A: An artisan placed your stone individually without a press. Each gemstone needs a different angle; the craft is reading that and acting on it.

Have silver you're not wearing?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or anything that doesn't fit your life now — we buy it back. Send photos to hola@artetaxco.mx and we'll give you a buyback quote.

This opal is waiting for the right neck.