NOVICA Green Jade and .925 Sterling Silver Teardrop Shaped Dangle Earrings, Pale Green Tears'
Brand: NOVICA
Color: Green
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. <br><br>About this item: Polished teardrops of natural Guatemalan green jade are crowned by sterling silver globes. Zandra Lorena Sajbin selects light green jade and .925 sterling silver to create dangle earrings of classic beauty. The teardrop-shaped earrings feature kidney earwire clasps. Length: 1.3 inches including the hook.<br><br>About our Artist: My son's pediatrician and a priest from San Lucas Toliman, who I regard as my father, are my guardian angels. I'm a happy person who loves to chat, I'm honest and responsible, and I'm also a little bit strict. I was born on May 23, 1983 in Quiché but I grew up in an orphanage in San Lucas Toliman. At first my husband and I had a hard time selling our silver jewelry, we didn't have any clients. One day, when we didn't have money for food, I went to see our son's pediatrician and he bought a few pieces. He was our first client. 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 remember watching him work on his own 'til all hours of the night and I really wanted to learn how to craft jewelry. Finally the day came when he asked me to help him and that's how I started. As I saw the jewelry I had been crafting and saw how beautiful it was I felt happy -- everyone kept saying how much they liked what I had made! It's not been easy getting established as an artisan because silver is very expensive and it's difficult to purchase. But when you set your own mind to it, you can achieve your goals. My greatest dream is to be able to buy a piece of land and build my own house so that I may leave it to my two sons. I like to work with jade because it is a...
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.
1.3" L x 0.3" W