HOT ! Artisan Crafted Maya Theme Dark Jade Necklace \'Tikal Toucan\'

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Design: Born in Quiché in 1983 and raised in San Lucas Tolimán, this artisan discovered her passion for jewelry alongside her husband, who taught her to craft silver pieces. What began with a simple pair of earrings soon became a livelihood, sustained by perseverance and the support of her first client, her son’s pediatrician. Today, she and her husband run a workshop where they design jewelry that blends silver with jade, a stone revered by the ancient Maya as sacred and protective. Inspired by tradition, she seeks to honor her heritage while creating pieces that appeal to both locals and international visitors. Her work has been recognized by Guatemala’s Tourism Institute for its quality and artistry, and she takes pride in teaching her two sons the craft to carry on the family legacy. Each creation reflects her values of love, resilience, and cultural preservation, offering jewelry imbued with meaning and tradition.

Style Notes: This Artisan Crafted Maya Theme Dark Jade Necklace by Independent Artisans, titled \'Tikal Toucan,\' is a beautiful tribute to Maya history from Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin. The pendant is crafted by hand from dark green jade, a stone revered by the ancient Maya as sacred and protective. The reversible pendant features a silver toucan on one side and a depiction of Temple I, the main pyramid at Tikal, on the other. This necklace is a reflection of the artisan\'s values of cultural preservation and her love for her heritage.

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Materials: Handcrafted in Guatemala from .925 sterling silver and natural jade, this necklace features a mariner chain with a spring ring clasp. The necklace measures 18 inches L with a 2.2 inches L x 1.1 inches W pendant.