{"product_id":"dije-plata-opalo-de-fuego-rojo-taxco-951","title":"Silver Opal of Fire Pendant - Taxco .950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fragment of the sea around your neck: the tail of a whale swimming through flames of stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechnique: Hand-set stone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStone: Red Fire Opal\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign: Whale tail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 2 cm length\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePendant only: chain not included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taxco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pendant that captures the ocean's movement. The whale tail is a symbol of freedom and protection across cultures — and in this .950 silver piece, that meaning shines through red fire opal, with warm tones that shift with every angle of light. The stone setting was done by hand: the artisan placed each stone individually in the silver, no press, no machine. It is a technique demanding precision and patience — calculating exactly the depth and angle so the stone sits secure yet visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.950 silver is purer than .925 — it contains 95% pure silver, making it hypoallergenic and with a special brilliance. The hallmark you see engraved is proof of authenticity. In Taxco, for 500 years, every piece carries this mark of origin: it is the signature of an unmatched silversmith tradition. The artisans of Taxco inherited not just techniques; they inherited the promise that each pendant, each ring, each necklace is truly what it claims to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pendant travels with you. Wear it on a silver chain, leather cord, or ribbon — its 2 cm scale lets you experiment. And when you decide you no longer wear it, your silver holds value. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eArte Taxco's Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e repurchases your pendant up to 35% in store credit, no expiration, because silver is a value that never expires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; .950 Sterling Silver with hallmark\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Red Fire Opal hand-set in silver\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Symbol of freedom and ocean protection\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Versatile: wear on silver chains, leather, or silk\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#10022; Buyback with no expiration up to 35%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#127873; Ocean and nature lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128141; Seekers of freedom symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u0026#128100; Collectors of statement pendants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements \u0026 shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 2 cm in length — roughly the size of a 5 peso coin when worn. \u003cstrong\u003ePendant only; chain sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships 2-3 business days within Mexico. Questions about size or style? Write to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Holds Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy risk-free. We buy back your pendant whenever you choose, up to 35% in digital store credit, no expiration, no hassle. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/programa-joya-de-por-vida\"\u003eLearn about the Lifetime Buyback Program\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it include a chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The pendant is sold alone at 2 cm length. You choose the chain — silver, leather, silk — whatever suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is hand-set stone inlay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Each stone is placed individually in the silver without machines. The artisan reads each opal's shape and adapts the setting. That is why every piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why .950 instead of .925 silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: .950 is purer (95% silver vs. 92.5%), making it hypoallergenic with a deeper lustre. It is our signature for special design pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you have silver you no longer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld silver, inherited pieces, or pendants gathering dust — we buy them back. Send photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:hola@artetaxco.mx\"\u003ehola@artetaxco.mx\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Fire Opal whale tail in .950 silver — one of a kind, when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Taxco","offers":[{"title":"Única","offer_id":51651358949622,"sku":"ATA-PEN-000006193","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2552\/7030\/files\/ATA-TEMP-006193_1.jpg?v=1789491457","url":"https:\/\/www.artetaxcosilver.com\/products\/dije-plata-opalo-de-fuego-rojo-taxco-951","provider":"Arte Taxco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}