Living Nature - Frog Sterling Silver and Jade Frog Dangle Earrings Jade Cajamarca angels make their presence

Cajamarca angels make their presence felt in handcrafted earrings by Jorge Perez

the earrings feature hammered loops over moonstone briolettes

Rachel Armah calls this design 'Nhyira

or cutout technique

Living Nature - Frog Sterling Silver and Jade Frog Dangle Earrings Jade Cajamarca angels make their presenceFor the indigenous people of pre Columbian America, especially the Mayas, the yaax chich or 'jade' meant life, fertility, and power. It was the most precious object, even above gold. These dangle earrings, by Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin, feature dark green jade ovals on silver ear wires with an etched frog design. Says Sajbin of her designs, 'God has given us the wonderful gift that is nature: flora and fauna. These pieces represent all