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Zandra Lorena Sajbin designs a reversible pendant of extraordinary beauty in honor of Maya astronomy. She crafts the pendant by hand with sterling silver featuring the quetzal bird and a temple over the lilac jade side of the pendant. The black jade side features a crescent moon. Maya astronomers sought to predict eclipses, which they likened to the galaxy taking a breath and which influenced human conscience.
Lilac jade is a natural stone. Its color will vary due to its white, green, blue and rose veins.
- 19 grams
- 0.67 oz
- 45.72 cm L
- 18" L
- 2 mm W
- 2 mm W
- Pendant(s): 4.3 cm L x 3.3 cm W x 0.9 cm D
- Pendant(s): 1.7" L x 1.3" W x 0.4" D
- 925 sterling silver, jade
- Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
- Spring ring clasp
- High polish finish
- Mariner chain
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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- Free Jewelry Packaging? Yes
- Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes
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Verified Reviewer
03/15/2018
"Great Anniversary Gift!"
I bought the eclipse pendant as an anniversary gift for my wife. We honeymooned in Mexico and visited many Mayan ruins. This beautiful pendant brings back all those memories. A great piece to add to her collection.
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Lilac Quetzal Eclipse, Large Maya Eclipse Lilac and Black Jade Silver Necklace
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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: anniversary
Verified Reviewer
04/24/2017
"Beautiful pendant"
This eclipse pendant is stunning that Friends want to steal it from me. I told them go to Novica and get one. I love artisans around the world and finding items that I cannot find in the United States.
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Lilac Quetzal Eclipse, Large Maya Eclipse Lilac and Black Jade Silver Necklace
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11/06/2020
"Unique and Beautiful"
This is a piece that I will cherish and hand down. It is extremely well made and the colours in the jade are beautiful. Combined with the black eclipse side its really two necklaces in one - perfect for many occasions. Thank you Zandra!
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Lilac Quetzal Eclipse, Large Maya Eclipse Lilac and Black Jade Silver Necklace
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Verified Reviewer
11/05/2020
"A beautiful gift for a beautiful woman, my wife!"
Exquisitely hand crafted and beautiful. Its unique and reversible which makes it perfect for any occasion. A perfect gift for my beautiful wife!
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Lilac Quetzal Eclipse, Large Maya Eclipse Lilac and Black Jade Silver Necklace
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Verified Reviewer
01/18/2021
"I wish I could post a picture"
This is darker than in the photo, but matches the set. I bought these for my young daughter so that she could have her own set and it makes her look like a Mayan princess. I took a few links out so it would fit well around her little neck and I will put them back in as she grows. Same goes for the bracelet. We have small necks and wrists so I have to take a link out for bracelets and two for necklaces for myself. Anyway, this is the cutest set. Its classic and a rich jaguar green, but also very cute and appropriate, in my opinion, for any age. I love the pieces I have bought from Zandra. This woman makes excellent quality and beautiful styles. I have bought several pieces and I love the ones I have and cant wait to receive the rest. My grandmother would be have been starry eyed seeing my baby in her very own Mayan jade in her own size.
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- Regular use and special occasions
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Verified Reviewer
01/15/2021
"Perfect match"
I got this to go with the set. So far I have received these and the bracelet and the stones match as does the excellent quality. Zandra does very good work and I have ordered several pieces from her shop. I very much look forward to receiving everything (my fault for ordering separately) but it is worth the wait. Her designs are beautiful and the finish is very professional.
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- Heirlooms and daily use
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Love Immemorial, Heart Shaped Jade Dangle Earrings from Central America
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Zandra financially supports her three children's education and plans to send the three of them to university as well.
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
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