Guatemala's Zandra Lorena Sajbin designs a ring of regal beauty crowned with faceted black jade. The Maya called it ya'ax chich and regarded jade as a sacred symbol of life, fertility and power. Sajbin handcrafts the sterling silver ring with extraordinary artistry.
Product Features:
- 0.18 oz
- Crown: 0.6" L x 0.5" W x 0.2" H
- Band width: 3 mm
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- Sterling silver, jade
- High polish finish
- Made in Guatemala
Story Behind The Art:
"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."