Fire Opal Sterling Silver Pendant — Taxco .950

A flash of mineral fire on your neck — .950 sterling and Fire Opal in one elegant line.

Characteristics

• Material: Sterling .950 silver with hallmark
• Technique: Hand-set stone inlay
• Stone: Fire Opal, multicolor tones
• Measurements: Length 4.2 cm
• Chain: Not included (pendant only)
• Weight: 2.7 g
• Made-to-order available
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This pendant is pure subtlety: a Fire Opal — prized for its flashes of red, orange, and green — hand-set with precision in .950 sterling silver. The size is generous without overwhelming — just over four centimeters — making it the perfect piece for anyone who wants color without sacrificing elegance. Each opal is unique, a natural script of light that shifts with the light around you.

The .950 sterling silver with its hallmark is authentic and certified. The hand-set technique means each stone was placed individually, without press or machinery — an artisanal choice that honors the five centuries of Taxco's silversmith tradition. The light weight (2.7 grams) makes it comfortable for daily wear, though Fire Opal deserves special care: it is a delicate mineral that responds to gentleness.

Taxco, world capital of artisanal silver for 500 years, remains home to craftspeople who master stone-setting techniques dating back to the colonial era. This pendant is not factory production — it is an act of craft, and the story of Arte Taxco lives in every detail. When you buy a stone inlay piece, you are buying the artisan's time and expertise.

Key benefits

• ✦ Authentic .950 sterling silver with hallmark
• ✦ Fire Opal multicolor — each piece one of a kind
• ✦ Hand-set, no machinery
• ✦ Perfect size: 4.2 cm, versatile
• ✦ Lifetime buyback up to 35%

Ideal for

• 🎁 Meaningful mineral gifts
• 💍 Special occasions and celebrations
• 👤 Those who value artisan craftsmanship

Measurements and shipping

Pendant length: 4.2 cm (about the size of a quarter, slightly larger). Pendant only — chain not included — so you choose the length and style that best matches your look.

Ships 2-3 business days. To customize the length or discuss chain options, 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. Learn all about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does it include a chain?
A: No, pendant only. That way you choose the chain length and style you prefer. We have options available, or you can use one you already own.

Q: What is Fire Opal and why is it fragile?
A: It is a mineral with high water content, which creates those unique red and orange flashes. It is more delicate than other stones, so avoid impacts and areas where it may get wet frequently.

Q: Why .950 silver instead of .925?
A: .950 silver is 2.5% purer, making it more resistant to tarnish and better suited to hand-setting, which requires a flexible, durable metal.

Do you have silver you no longer wear?

Old silver, inherited pieces, or pieces you no longer use — we buy them back. Send photos of the piece and its condition to hola@artetaxco.mx and we will make you an offer.

Each Fire Opal is a mineral universe — when it is gone, it is gone.