symbolism jewelry (12 items)
Yin Yang
Jade Yin Yang on Black Cotton Necklace Crafted by Hand
Yin Yang, Jade Yin Yang on Black Cotton Necklace Crafted by Hand
Length: 14"
Jorge Lopez
Representing the complement of opposites, the yin yang symbol is expertly etched on a medallion of dark green jade. The pendant is worn on a handcrafted black cotton necklace. "This pendant... read more$59.99Artist: Jorge Lopez
Uniqueness
Jade and Sterling Silver Necklace Handmade Jewelry
Uniqueness, Jade and Sterling Silver Necklace Handmade Jewelry
Length: 18"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
"I love this design if I may say so myself!" admits Guatemala's Zandra Lorena Sajbin. "I wanted to combine several geometric shapes." The original design of this necklace seems to... read more$269.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Wisdom Portrayal
Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Sea Turtle Pendant Necklace
Wisdom Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Sea Turtle Pendant Necklace
Ruth Guevara
Directly from the divine landscapes of the always-beautiful Costa Rica, Ruth Guevara's newest pendant necklace portrays the wondrous fauna that wanders the regional sea. Working on a calabash gourd... read more$74.99Artist: Ruth Guevara
Leafy Spirit
Leafy Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace
Leafy Spirit, Leafy Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace
Ruth Guevara
Nature awakens in Ruth Guevara's newest design, inspired by the vigorous leaves protecting the world's forests. The Costa Rican artisan works on a calabash gourd piece, painting little monstera leaves... read more$74.99Artist: Ruth Guevara
Leafy Scenes
Leaf-Themed Handcrafted Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace
Leafy Scenes, Leaf-Themed Handcrafted Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace
Ruth Guevara
Displaying Costa Rica's natural richness in each element, this precious pendant necklace crafted by Ruth Guevara conveys a message of love for Mother Nature. The pendant is made from calabash gourd... read more$84.99Artist: Ruth Guevara
Breath of Life
Reversible Lilac Jade and Silver Maya Glyph Necklace
Breath of Life, Reversible Lilac Jade and Silver Maya Glyph Necklace
Length: 18"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Resplendent in sterling silver, an ancient glyph hides behind a square of lilac jade. The Ajpu glyph symbolizes the life force, according to the Maya, and is shown as a person blowing a puff of air... read more$109.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Invincible
Men's Handcrafted Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Invincible, Men's Handcrafted Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Length: 18"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Set on sterling silver, a green jade fang symbolizes a person's ability to overcome adversity. According to Maya customs, fangs represent animals of night, and beating them means beating one's darkest... read more$134.99$121.49Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Jungle Green
Leafy Green Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace with Wood Beads
Jungle Green, Leafy Green Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace with Wood Beads
Kattia Lopez
The vitality and ethereal energy of the Costa Rican forests inspire a breathtaking design that captures the essence of the tropical jungle. Artisan Kattia López uses a calabash gourd to create the... read more$74.99Artist: Kattia Lopez
Faith and Love
Etched Cross on Jade Pendant Artisan Crafted Necklace
Faith and Love, Etched Cross on Jade Pendant Artisan Crafted Necklace
Length: 14"
Jorge Lopez
Etched in jade, this Christian cross symbolizes Christ’s triumph over death. "This cross reminds us of our origins," says Guatemalan artisan Jorge Lopez. He crafts the necklace by hand... read more$59.99Artist: Jorge Lopez
Maya Hope
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Jade Pendant Cross Necklace
Maya Hope, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Jade Pendant Cross Necklace
Length: 2.1" x 1.1" W x 0.2" D
Jimenez Family
The Maya people believed jade symbolizes immortality, and nowadays the people of Guatemala believe it represents hope. The Jiménez Family encases a jade cross in sterling silver to create a necklace... read more$99.99Artist: Jimenez Family
Maya Wisdom
Good Luck Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Maya Wisdom, Good Luck Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Length: 18" x 0.4" W x 0.2" D
Jimenez Family
To the Maya, jade symbolizes immortality as it never withers and dies, therefore the gem was considered of more value than gold. To Guatemala's Jiménez Family, jade is a never-ending source of... read more$129.99Artist: Jimenez Family
Love Immortal
Handcrafted Central American Sterling Silver Jade Necklace
Love Immortal, Handcrafted Central American Sterling Silver Jade Necklace
Length: 18" x 0.6" W x 0.2" D
Jimenez Family
"We were playing with geometry and angles when we came up with this design," confides the Jiménez Family, who set squares of natural jade in sterling silver encasings. Mined in Guatemala... read more$174.99Artist: Jimenez Family