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Jade Cross Pendant in Dark Green from Guatemala, "Dark Green Paté Cross"

Hand-carved of dark green Guatemalan jade, a striking paté cross with equally... more

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Hand-carved of dark green Guatemalan jade, a striking paté cross with equally fanning limbs forms the pendant of this necklace. Pendants like these were traditionally worn as a symbol of devotion by Christian European warriors known as Templars. Designed by Zandra Lorena Sajbin, the religious pendant centers an adjustable length of black cotton cord.

  • 8 grams
  • 0.28 oz
  • 50.8 cm min L - x 101.6 cm max L
  • 20" min L - x 40" max L
  • 2 mm W
  • 2 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 2.5 cm L x 2.5 cm W x 0.5 cm D
  • Pendant(s): 1" L x 1" W x 0.2" D

  • Jade, cotton cord
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
  • Adjustable
  • Sliding knot
  • Made in Guatemala.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
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  • Premium Jewelry Gift Box? Yes

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