NOVICA Artisan Handmade Jade Flower Earrings Guatemalan Crafted Light Green Dangle Sterling Silver Desert Sage [1.6 in L x 0.5 in W x 0.2 in D] ' Blossoming Green Dew';

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About this item: Light green jade dewdrops are tantalizing in florid earrings by Zandra Lorena Sajbin. The earrings are crafted by hand of .925 sterling silver featuring luminous semicircle petals to frame the beauty of this exquisite gem. Called Ya'ax Chich by the ancient Maya, jade was regarded as a sacred symbol of life, fertility and power. The earrings swing from sterling silver kidney earwire hooks. Length: 1.5 inches including hooks.

About our Artist: My son's pediatrician and a priest from San Lucas Toliman, who I regard as my father, are my guardian angels. I'm a happy person who loves to chat, I'm honest and responsible, and I'm also a little bit strict. I was born on May 23, 1983 in Quiché but I grew up in an orphanage in San Lucas Toliman. At first my husband and I had a hard time selling our silver jewelry, we didn't have any clients. One day, when we didn't have money for food, I went to see our son's pediatrician and he bought a few pieces. He was our first client. The first thing I ever made on my own was a pair of silver earrings. My husband taught me so I could help him. I remember watching him work on his own 'til all hours of the night and I really wanted to learn how to craft jewelry. Finally the day came when he asked me to help him and that's how I started. As I saw the jewelry I had been crafting and saw how beautiful it was I felt happy -- everyone kept saying how much they liked what I had made! It's not been easy getting established as an artisan because silver is very expensive and it's difficult to purchase. But when you set your own mind to it, you can achieve your goals. My greatest dream is to be able...