Guatemalita Jade Choker Necklace | Graduated Disks | Rare Guatemalan Jadeite | Mayan Artisan Jewelry

Guatemalita: Authentic Guatemalan Jade with a Sacred Mayan Heritage

Connect 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.

Each disk is hand-selected and assembled by artisans, highlighting the natural variations in color and translucency that give the necklace its individual character.

Properties of Guatemalan Jade

• Composition and mineralogy: 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.
• Appearance and luster: 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.
• Cultural and historical significance: 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.
• Use in jewelry: 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.

Details

• Stone: Authentic Guatemalan jade (Guatemalita jadeite)
• Style: Graduated disk choker
• Length: 45 cm (approximately 18 in)
• Finish: Polished natural stone
• Origin: Guatemala / Mexico
• Craftsmanship: Hand-selected disks assembled by artisans