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Faceted Green Jade Pendant Necklace from Guatemala, "Green Ancestral Treasure"
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For the indigenous people in pre-Hispanic times, jade, known as ya'ax chich, represented life, fertility, and power. Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin works with this ancestral stone, which showcases natural green tonalities. She hand-carves a pendant to feature a hex ring with faceted edges and sets it on an adjustable length of black cotton cord.
- 4 grams
- 0.14 oz
- Necklace length: 54.61 cm min L - x 76.2 cm max L
- Necklace length: 21.5" min L - x 30" max L
- Necklace width: 1 mm W
- Necklace width: 1 mm W
- Pendant(s): 0.6 cm H x 1.8 cm Diam.
- Pendant(s): 0.2" H x 0.7" Diam.
- Jade, cotton cord
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Adjustable
- Natural stone -- color and variegation will vary
- Sliding knot
- Made in Guatemala.
- Ships fast from USA.
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Empowering Women
From a humble artist to a respected member of her community, Zandra captures the spirit of the Women's Empowerment badge. "After my husband died in 2017, I knew I would need to provide for my three children. I've made their education my top priority and plan to send each of them to university. I have also welcomed helpers into my workshop, and support them with fair wages," she says.
Moving On Up
Zandra started off as a humble artisan with a strong passion. Since her start with NOVICA, she has been able to grow her workshop and achieve more than she thought possible. She is able to support her children, create jobs in her community, and has become one of the most respected artisans in her city.
Microcredit Financing
Zandra Lorena Sajbin has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1050 and the most recent for $3500. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of more silver, jade and tools so she can develop her new designs.
Caring for Children
Zandra lost her husband in 2017 and she is now the sole provider for her three children, Fabricio, Alejandro and Dulce. Through her jade jewelry art, she is able to support her children and increase their livelihood.
Enabling Education
Zandra financially supports her three children's education and plans to send the three of them to university as well.
Job Creator
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
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