{"product_id":"guatemalita-jade-choker-necklace-graduated-disks-rare-guatemalan-jadeite-mayan-artisan-jewelry-copia","title":"Guatemalita Jade Choker Necklace | large Graduated Disks | Rare Guatemalan Jadeite | Mayan Artisan Jewelry (copia)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuatemalita: Authentic Guatemalan Jade with a Sacred Mayan Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect with the ancestral heritage of the Maya through this authentic Guatemalita jadeite graduated disk choker. Its polished green jade disks celebrate the stone’s natural character, bringing timeless elegance and meaningful cultural symbolism to artisan jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach disk is hand-selected and assembled by artisans, highlighting the natural variations in color and translucency that give the necklace its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProperties of Guatemalan Jade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition and mineralogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemalan jade originates from deposits in Guatemala’s Motagua Valley. Jadeite jade is composed primarily of jadeite, a silicate mineral, and may contain associated minerals such as albite. It forms under high-pressure conditions in tectonic subduction zones. Mineral proportions vary from stone to stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance and luster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemalan jade occurs in a rich palette that can include deep greens, bluish hues, and dark or white veining. Depending on the stone, its appearance ranges from opaque to translucent. A smooth polish reveals its visual depth and soft, silky-looking luster. Color, veining, and translucency vary naturally between pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultural and historical significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade was among the most treasured sacred materials of the ancient Maya. Mesoamerican artisans carved it into ornaments, beads, and ceremonial objects prized by rulers and other distinguished figures. Associated with the breath of life, the cosmos, and enduring life, jade carries a profound ancestral symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse in jewelry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade’s exceptional toughness and durability make it prized for fine beads, carved tubes, and intricate ornamental pieces. Its distinctive natural character and cultural heritage bring individuality to handcrafted jewelry. This necklace features graduated jade disks arranged in a choker design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Guatemalan jade (Guatemalita jadeite)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graduated disk choker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 cm (approximately 18 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished natural stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala \/ Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-selected disks assembled by artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OllinMexica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54263420780838,"sku":"guatemalan-jadeite-necklace-guatemalita","price":2855.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/0166\/9670\/files\/22560_bca53940-c626-4b44-80d4-fa7673d25726.jpg?v=1793476086","url":"https:\/\/ollinmexica-stones-jewelry-sculpture.com\/de\/products\/guatemalita-jade-choker-necklace-graduated-disks-rare-guatemalan-jadeite-mayan-artisan-jewelry-copia","provider":"OllinMexica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}