traditional necklaces (7 items)
Green Sacred Quetzal
Unique Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Green Sacred Quetzal, Unique Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Length: 18"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Resplendent in sterling silver, the quetzal bird was believed to be the god of air by the ancient Maya. Today it is Guatemala's national symbol. Classed as a near threatened species, a quetzal hides... read more$124.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Dark Green Sacred Quetzal
Handmade Guatemalan Jade Pendant Necklace
Dark Green Sacred Quetzal, Handmade Guatemalan Jade Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Resplendent in sterling silver, the quetzal bird was believed to be the god of air by the ancient Maya. Today it is Guatemala's national symbol. Classed as a near threatened species, a quetzal hides... read more$154.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Chelonia Turtle
Sterling Silver and Reconstituted Turquoise Necklace
Chelonia Turtle, Sterling Silver and Reconstituted Turquoise Necklace
Length: 17.25"
Nyoman Rena
Symbol of patience and wisdom, a chelonian turtle centers this fascinating necklace by Nyoman Rena. It is crafted by hand of sterling silver with elaborate detail, featuring a reconstituted turquoise... read more$89.99$76.49Artist: Nyoman Rena
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
Maya Empress
Central American Sterling Silver Waterfall Jade Necklace
Maya Empress, Central American Sterling Silver Waterfall Jade Necklace
Length: 18"
Pablo Castellanos
"The color of the jade is very subtle, which inspired me to create this feminine design," says Pablo Castellano as he crafts the necklace by hand. Working with sterling silver, he crafts... read more$209.99Artist: Pablo Castellanos
Panajachel Moon
Collectible Good Luck Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Panajachel Moon, Collectible Good Luck Sterling Silver Pendant Jade Necklace
Length: 18"
Pablo Castellanos
By Pablo Castellanos, this necklace evokes the moonlight over Panajachel. Globes of rich green jade, prized by the Maya, repeat the shape of the full moon. The designer works in sterling silver to... read more$224.99Artist: Pablo Castellanos