{"product_id":"us117-21714-collectible-black-cotton-and-jade-pendant-necklace-maya-legend","title":"Collectible Black Cotton and Jade Pendant Necklace 'Maya Legend'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us117-21714\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ruben and Gilda, a husband-and-wife team from a town near Antigua, Guatemala, carry forward two artistic legacies: silversmithing and woodcarving. Ruben learned jewelry-making from his father, while Gilda grew up surrounded by her family’s woodcraft and traditional foods. They first met as teenagers, and after uniting their lives, they decided to combine their talents into a shared workshop. Ruben has been crafting jewelry since 1996, and Gilda began woodcarving in 2002, each piece reflecting the cultural heritage instilled by their parents. Today, their greatest inspiration comes from their children, whose future they hope to secure through their artistry, as well as from the traditions of their homeland. Beyond their workshop, they remain active in community life, with Ruben running a soccer school for local children and Gilda volunteering at church. Their creations embody dedication, culture, and love, offering jewelry deeply connected to Guatemala’s spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: This Collectible Black Cotton and Jade Pendant Necklace 'Maya Legend' by Ruben and Gilda Perez showcases the natural beauty of light and dark jade, a stone regarded by the ancient Maya as a sacred source of life. The Maya god of maize used three jade stones to hold up the sky from the sea. Keeping with this tradition, Guatemalan artisans Ruben and Gilda showcase this sacred gem in a pendant crafted by hand with sterling silver and worn on a cotton cord. The piece embodies dedication, culture, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note price may vary due to exchange rate differences or shipping, duties and taxes. Final price is calculated at checkout at the boutique's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handcrafted with jade and sterling silver on a cotton cord, this necklace weighs 0.33 oz. The cord is 18 inches L and 2 mm W, and the pendant measures 1.4 inches L x 0.4 inches W. It has a high-polish finish and an S-hook or hook clasp. The natural stone may have variations in color and\/or pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruben and Gilda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51449560105298,"sku":"us117-21714","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/image_69228005-af0b-4912-8ff7-e29aaa0090b3.jpg?v=1757091602","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us117-21714-collectible-black-cotton-and-jade-pendant-necklace-maya-legend","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}