Apple Princess of the Forest Artisan Crafted Jade and Sterling Silver Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-1495 Alejandra had to leave school

Alejandra had to leave school at the age of 13 to work as a maid in Guatemala City

She presents her own designs in this pair of sterling silver dangle earrings

It may sometimes even have a green cast to it

The pendant centers a long beaded wood strand that slips over the head

Each necklace is handmade at Quazi Design

Apple Princess of the Forest Artisan Crafted Jade and Sterling Silver Earrings _artisan--novica-artisan-1495 Alejandra had to leave schoolKnown as Ya'ax Chich, natural jade was regarded as a sacred stone by the Maya people. They believed that three jade stones separated the sea from the sky. Guatemala's Zandra Lorena Sajbin preserves Maya traditions with these beautiful earrings. Set in sterling silver, the apple green gems are exquisite. . 925 Sterling silver materials: Sterling silver and jade High polish finish Kidney earwire 1. 3 in. L x 0. 5 in. W