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Light Green Jade Necklace, "Splendid Maya"

Name: Light Green Jade Necklace, 'Splendid Maya'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 395649
Price: 277.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.85 (121 reviews)

Product ID: 395649

by Jimenez Family (121)

Working in cool sterling silver, the Jimenez Family in Guatemala create this gorgeous pendant necklace. The artisans set the necklace with polished... more

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Working in cool sterling silver, the Jimenez Family in Guatemala create this gorgeous pendant necklace. The artisans set the necklace with polished half-cylinders of natural "apple green" jade. To the ancient Maya, ya'ax chich (jade) was a sacred symbol of life, fertility and power, and was reserved for the aristocracy.

28 grams
0.99 oz

45.7 cm L x 1 cm W
18" L x 0.4" W
Pendant(s): 17 cm L x 1 cm W x 0.5 cm D
Pendant(s): 6.75" L x 0.4" W x 0.2" D

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925 sterling silver, jade
High polish finish
Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
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Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 395649

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Jimenez Family

Central America

Hand-crafted jade and sterling silver jewellery

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Neil

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Oct 22, 2024

“Beautiful Jade Earrings”

My wife loved these jade earrings. The stone color is a lovely green. And the silver work and craftmanship looks very high quality. They go well with a necklace that she also has from the same great artisan.

Timless elegant jade Light green jade High quality Green Jade Earrings Everyday use Casual wear

Purchased Item Eternal Love in Apple Green, Oval Apple Green Jade Dangle Earrings from Guatemala

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Claire

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Sep 03, 2024

“Gorgeous jade hoops”

I just got my beautiful green jade hoops in the mail. They are beautiful and look exactly as pictured. I couldn t be more pleased with these earring. The craftsmanship is gorgeous. Thank you.

Purchased Item Synchronicity in Light Green, Handmade Jade Hoop Earrings

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Beth

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Dec 07, 2023

“Was expecting green. Got blue.”

Color not as expected.

Purchased Item Jade Lake, Guatemalan Mottled Green Jade Cocktail Ring in 925 Silver

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Jimenez Family has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $1700. Proceeds were used to purchase a diamond saw and stone polisher for their jewelry.

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Jimenez Family Hand-crafted jade and sterling silver jewellery

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"They didn't know anything about it; they both come from farming backgrounds. But along with their children Saira, Maribel and Luis Estuardo, they ventured into the world of silver and jade

Pedro and Esperanza took a huge chance when they decided to become jewellery artisans. They didn't know anything about it; in fact they both come from... read more