NOVICA Jade .925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace, 18″ ‘Dark Green Sacred Quetzal’

• Authentic: an original NOVICA artisan handcrafted fair trade product.
• Includes an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
• NOVICA works with Zandra Lorena Sajbin to craft this item.
• Includes an original NOVICA jewelry pouch to keep for yourself or give as a gift.
• Chain: 18 in. L; Chain width: 2 mm; Pendant: 1.5 in. L x 0.6 in. W x 0.2 in. D

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About this item: Resplendent in sterling silver, the quetzal bird was believed to be the god of air by the ancient Maya. Today it is Guatemala’s national symbol. Classed as a near threatened species, a quetzal hides behind a dark green jade pendant. Zandra Lorena Sajbin handcrafts her original necklace in honor of ancient traditions.

.925 Sterling silver

About our Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin says, ‘The first thing I ever made on my own was a pair of silver earrings. My husband taught me so I could help him. I felt happy as I saw the jewelry I had crafted and how beautiful it was.’…

• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18 x 0.6 x 0.2 inches; 0.16 Ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ US_JWEY_B00E1U0USM
• Department ‏ : ‎ Womens
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2013
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ NOVICA
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E1U0USM
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Guatemala