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Jorge Lopez

Jorge Lopez

Marble sculptures and jade jewelry in Central America

"I especially like to engrave Maya motifs and designs. In this way, I promote the culture of this great civilization of our ancestors."

"I'm Jorge Alfredo Lopez Garcia. I was born in the beautiful city of Antigua on October 23, 1963. When I was a boy, we lived in the Calle Ancha neighborhood near the Pensativo stadium. My parents weren't artisans, but they worked very hard so we would have the things we needed. I remember that my brothers and I loved to play soccer with our friends. Since we lived near the stadium, we spent most of our time playing there.

"As a young man, I took a job in a typesetting workshop. I liked it a lot, but then a friend offered me the opportunity to learn how to carve stone. I loved it! I began to experiment with different materials and today I work in glass, marble, jade, wood and ceramic. I've been doing this since 1992, and I enjoy what I do very much.

"My first jobs were logos commissioned by businesses. However I find greater satisfaction in creating designs of my own inspiration. It seems hard to believe, but something that began as mere curiosity has become a source of satisfaction, both for me and for others, as I like people to be happy when they acquire one of my designs.

"I especially like to engrave Maya motifs and designs, promoting the culture of this great civilization of our ancestors. What I like best about my work is knowing that people from other places like what I do, and I can offer them a glimpse of the culture of Guatemala.

"Among the things I'd like to achieve professionally, I hope to enlarge my workshop and buy better equipment to improve the quality of my work. In this way, I'd be able to sell more, give my family a better future and collaborate better as a member of my community.

"In my free time, I enjoy sports. I currently practice track, and I also like to read.

"Please know that I create my designs with great care and love. I hope you can feel my dedication when you see my works in your home, and that through them, you'll know my country a little better."

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57 items by Jorge Lopez

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Selina

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08/31/2020

"Just Beautiful"

Bought this for my husband and he loves it

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Hope and Peace, Adjustable Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

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Angela

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08/18/2020

"A lovely gift that my mother in law is going to lo"

Love the way the strap adjusts. Very nice quality. Pendant is slightly smaller than I expected, but is great!

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Yin Yang, Jade Yin Yang on Black Cotton Necklace Crafted by Hand

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Eleanor

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04/15/2020

"Beautiful Necklace"

I love this beautiful sun etching on the black jade. Its the first black jade I have ever owned and its very intriguing. The details of the rays of the sun are amazing. You did good, Jorge! Thank you for sharing your talent!

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Mayan Sunlight, Black Jade Sun Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

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Jill C.

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04/13/2020

"Unusual and eye catching"

Very nicely made pendant. Good for men or women.

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Total Eclipse, Carved Sun on Black Jade Round Pendant Cord Necklace

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crenae

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03/08/2020

"Love!"

So simple and I love the natural look of this pendant. Will go with so much of my wardrobe!

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Mayan Sunlight, Black Jade Sun Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

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Kevin

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08/07/2019

"Beautiful Mayan Sun"

Jorge created a beautiful piece of jewelry and it will be worn daily in remembrance of a civilization of the past.

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Mayan Sunlight, Black Jade Sun Pendant Necklace from Guatemala

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