Maya Legend Collectible Modern Jade Dangle Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-11536 Claudio learned to craft alebrijes

Claudio learned to craft alebrijes as a young child from his mother

The face of a person is featured

the design of this shawl is intended to accessorize with casual elegance

a mother bird perches on the edge of their nest

The earrings sway on sterling silver hooks

Maya Legend Collectible Modern Jade Dangle Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-11536 Claudio learned to craft alebrijesMaya legend tells of how the god of maize used three jade stones to hold up the sky apart from the sea. The ancient Maya deposited three jades in the tombs of the aristocracy, for the green gem came to be regarded as a sacred stone and source of life. Guatemala's Ruben and Gilda Perez showcase the natural beauty of light and dark jade earrings that are crafted by hand with sterling silver hooks. . 925 Sterling silver materials: Jade with sterling