The artisans of the Wakami cooperative draw inspiration from the ancient Mayan legend of the 'Maize People' for this colorful wrap bracelet. They craft it from braided multicolored cords and finish it...read more
"On this occasion I wanted to create an innovative ring not only with a design, but with a great cultural story of what jade meant to my Maya ancestors. They prized jade over gold, and associated...read more
Julio Molina carves a detailed Mayan-style open silhouette in reclaimed wood to create this unique set of earrings. He colors them with black organic dyes to dance on sterling silver hooks. The...read more
Julio Molina carves a detailed Mayan-style open silhouette in reclaimed wood to create this unique set of earrings. He colors them with yellow vegetable dyes to dance on sterling silver hooks. The...read more
Nicte Migliozzi of Guatemala works with sterling silver to create beautiful jewelry like these unique stud earrings. The studs feature an oxidized impression of a stylized flower; according to the...read more
Working with recycled palo blanco and trumpet tree wood, Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina creates a pair of dangle earrings that make an ecological statement. Two red squares are crafted from the wood...read more
Hanging on sterling silver hooks, diamond-shaped jade in dark green creates a captivating appearance. The Guatemalan gemstones are so dark they appear almost black. Zandra Lorena Sajbin handcrafts...read more
Artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin starts with raw Guatemalan jade to create this uniquely beautiful pendant necklace for men or women. Represented in subtle relief on the jade's surface is the nahual Kan....read more
The Maya religion had numerous jaguar gods, as they deemed the jaguar to be a strong and powerful creature. Zandra Lorena Sajbin creates this marvelous pendant necklace to resemble a Maya-style jaguar...read more