Mexican Fire Opal Pendant

Hand-forged in sterling silver, this pendant holds a vivid piece of earth’s flame — a Mexican Fire Opal alive with shifting hues of orange and red, like sunlight caught inside stone. The hand-shaped silver setting embraces the gem in soft, natural curves, letting the metal echo the warmth within the opal.
On the reverse, a hand-stamped mountain landscape tells a quieter story — silver peaks beneath a rising sun, a reminder of where fire meets sky. It’s a hidden world for the wearer alone, connecting earth’s deep heart to open air.
Every hammer mark and etched line speaks of touch and time — a slow, deliberate process that turns raw material into quiet fire.
Stone Meaning
Fire Opal is a stone of vitality and creative spirit. It’s said to awaken the inner flame — stirring joy, passion, and the courage to live brightly. Like a spark in still air, it reminds us that warmth and light are always within reach.
Its meaning is multifaceted, symbolizing passion, creativity, and protection, with strong ties to ancient Mesoamerican cultures like the Aztecs and Mayans. It was called "quetzalitzlipyollitli" or the "stone of the bird of paradise," representing the sun's power, divine blessings, and the transformative energy of fire. Metaphysically, it is believed to stimulate the sacral and root chakras, promote vitality, enhance intuition, and bring a sense of hope and optimism.
Materials & Details
• Sterling silver, hand-fabricated
• Natural Mexican Fire Opal
• Hand-engraved mountain and sun motif on reverse
• Maker’s mark stamped on back
• Pendant length: approximately 1.75 inches with 18 inch chain and custom clasp.