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Treasured since the days of the ancient Maya, jade is simply captivating in earrings from Guatemala. Pablo Roquel suspends dark green jade from sterling silver hooks as he crafts the earrings by hand.
.925 Sterling silver
- 9 grams
- 0.32 oz
- 3.8 cm L x 1.8 cm W x 0.6 cm D
- 1.5" L x 0.7" W x 0.2" D
- Jade on sterling silver hooks
- Hook earrings
- High polish finish
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Preserving Traditions
Pablo works with jade and silver to create beautiful jewelry. He feels inspired by the history of jade in Central America with its importance dating back to Maya times. He teaches anyone in his community who is interested in his techniques and how to work with Guatemalan jade.
Moving On Up
Pablo has been able to successfully grow his workshop and now creates jobs in his community to keep up with the demand for his designs.
Microcredit Financing
Pablo Roquel has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $800 and the most recent for $1100.
Caring for Children
Pablo has three children and two of them are young enough to still need his support.
Job Creator
Pablo creates jobs in his community through the success of his work.
Enabling Education
Pablo financially supports his children's education.
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Write a review"I prefer to choose the piece of jade directly from the miners who just extracted it from the mine."
"I find the history associated with jade to be inspiring. This beautiful stone has been treasured and worked since the times of the ancient Maya.... read more
