Black Jade Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from Guatemala, "Cosmic Eternity"

Guatemala was the only source of jade in Mesoamerica, making it so rare that, for generations archaeologists thought its existence here was a sign of trade with Asia. Central American jade comes in many natural colours, allowing artisans like Carolina Quiroa to experiment with ancient and modern designs. This sterling silver pendant necklace features black jade cut into an open circle.