For the indigenous people of pre-Columbian America, especially the Mayas, the ya'ax chich or "jade" meant life, fertility, and power. It was the most precious object, even above gold. These dangle earrings, by Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin, feature dark green jade ovals on silver ear wires with an etched cat design.
Says Sajbin of her designs, "God has given us the wonderful gift that is nature: flora and fauna. These pieces represent all those domestic or wild animals that we can appreciate in all parts of the world."
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These were a Christmas present for a cat lover. I was excited to give them to her and she loved them
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I just love these earrings! They are a beautiful soft green jade set in silver that go well with casual or dress clothes. I did change out the original wires on these earrings with some longer skinnier wires that I can easily put on and take off. The other wires were too big for my ears. Unfortunately that meant losing the little silver accent at the top corner of the stone setting
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I am glad Ive discovered the Maya Empress necklace. It is beautiful, minimalist without being too simple, with a perfect lenght, and elegant colours; realized with perfection. Five stars from me, and a big thank you.
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