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This minimalist ring will be perfect for the office, nights out, and weekday dinners. Pablo Castellanos handcrafts the band from 925 sterling silver and decorates it with a rectangular Guatemalan black jade inlay.
The Guatemalan artisan considers jewelry making the best gift that his grandparents gave him. His work is centered around completely handmade designs featuring traditional techniques and involving no machines.
You can find our men's jade inlay ring 'Bravery in Black' by Pablo Castellanos in jewelry categories such as Modern Rings, Jade Rings, Sterling Silver Rings and Single Stone Rings. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Microcredit Financing
Pablo Castellanos has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of natural jade and fine silver for his jewelry.
Enabling Education
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"Jade was a sacred stone for the Maya. This is why I use it in my designs. I also work with techniques that were used 50 years ago, without the use of machines."
"I've cultivated my artisan dreams since I was a boy. My first piece of traditional silverwork was a Maya design bracelet with quetzal birds... read more