Maya Legend Collectible Black Cotton and Jade Pendant Necklace Pet Treats & Supplements The teardrops are cut from

The teardrops are cut from light green jade slabs by hand then rounded and given their final shape on a grinding wheel

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this stretch bracelet by Silvia Garcia features a ceramic bead accent

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A dragonfly takes flight in this pendant necklace from Balinese artisan Desi Antari

Maya Legend Collectible Black Cotton and Jade Pendant Necklace Pet Treats & Supplements The teardrops are cut fromMaya 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. Keeping with tradition, Guatemala's Ruben and Gilda Perez showcase the natural beauty of light and dark jade in a pendant that is crafted by hand with sterling silver and worn on a cotton cord. . 925